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A 
COLLECTION 

OF 

HYMNS, 

FOR 

Camp  JYIeeiings,  Mevivals,  tfc* 

FOR  THE  USE  OF  THE 

PRIBIZTIVJQ  METHODISTS. 

BY 

HUGH    BOURNE 


Entered,  according  to  Act  of  Congress,  in  the  year  1S44,  by 
Thomas  Taylor,  Treasurer,  in  trust  for  the  American  Primitivt 
Methodists,  in  the  Clark's  Office  of  the  District  Court  of  tht 
Southern  District  of  New  York. 


Printed  at  124  Wooster  street,  New  York. 

MDCCCXUV. 


ON  WORSHIP   IN   THE   OPEN  AIR, 
AND    CAMP    MEETINGS 


WORSHIP  in  the  open  air  commenced  with  Adam 
and  Eve  in  the  Garden  of  Eden,  when  in  a  state  of  inno- 
cence. 

After  the  fall  of  man,  worship  by  sacrifice  was  insti- 
tuted, which  must,  of  course,  be  in  the  open  air.  Noah, 
Job,  Abraham,  Isaac,  and  Jacob,  celebrated  worship  in 
the  open  presence  of  heaven.  So  also  did  the  children 
of  Israel  at  Mount  Sinai,  and  it  was  established  by  the 
hand  of  Moses. 

In  the  Promised  Land,  the  ten  thousands  of  Israel 
regularly  celebrated  the  worship  of  God  in  the  open 
air. 

Our  Lord  Jesus  Christ  carried  on  religious  services 
in  the  open  air,  and  his  apostles  followed  the  example. 

Sometime  about  the  year  1801,  or  1802,  Camp  Meet- 
ings were  begun  in  the  United  States  of  North  America. 
They  soon  rose  to  a  great  height,  and  have  been  attended 
with  great  success.  It  is  believed  that  as  many  souls 
have  been  brought  to  God  in  America,  by  means  of 
Camp  Meetings,  as  by  all  other  means  put  together. 

In  England,  the  first  religious  meeting  ever  known  to 
bear  the  title  of  "A  Camp  Meeting,"  was  held  on  Sun- 
day, May  31,  1807,  upon  Mow,  a  large  mountain  running 
between  Staffordshire  and  Cheshire. 

A  day's  praying  upon  Mow  was  first  proposed  in  1801. 
The  thought  simply  arose.from  a  zeal  for  praying,  which 
had  recently  sprung  up  in  that  neighbourhood.  But  the 
thing  was  not  carried  into  effect  till  May  31,  1807,  since 
which  time  the  English  Camp  Meetings  have  got  an 
establishment. 

It  is  a  striking  circumstance,  that  the  thought  which 
led  to  these  meetings  should,  without  any  communica- 
tion, arise  in  two  nations  nearly  at  the  same  time. 

Hugh  Bourne. 
Bemersley, 
September  6,  1824 


•  ! 


INDEX 


A  Hymn. 

CHARGE  to  keep  I  have  -        -  147 
A  thousand  oracles  divine    -  127 

Again  with  wonder  and  delight  -  -  62 
Alas  !  how  soon  this  hody  dies  22 

Almighty  and  eternal  GoJ  -  -  -  G6 
Arise,  O  Zion,  rise  and  shine  -  -  44 
Arise,  O  Zion,  rise  and  shine  2 

Arise  ye  servants  of  the  Lord  47 

At  first  when  Jesus  found  us  -  -  -  43 
At  Jacob's  well  a  Stranger  sought         -         27 

Beauteous  are  the  feet  of  those  -  -  59 
Be  present  at  our  table,  Lord         -        -       152 

Behold  a  bush  that  burns  with  fire  -  -  83 
Behold  a  table  richly  spread  91 

Behold  for  me  the  victim  bleeds  -  -  145 
Behol.l  the  Judge  descending  85 

Behold  what  wonfl'rous  love  -  -  -  118 
Beyond  the  glitl'ring  starry  skies  -        49 

But  will  my  soul  be  e'er  extinct  -  -  108 
By  nature  we  are  prone  to  sin      -         -       104 

Camp  Meetings  with  success  are  -  -  54 
Camp  Meetings  with  thy  presence  -  80 
Christ  he  sits  on  Zion's  hill  1 

Christ  Jesus'  track  we  still  pursue  -  78 
Come  all  my  brethren  in  the  Lord  4 

Come  all  my  partners  in  distress  -  5 

Come  all  ye  wand'ring  pilgrims  dear  -  6 
Come  all  ye  weary  travellers  42 

Come  and  taste  along  with  me  -  -  46 
Come  ansrels  seize  your  harps  of  gold  3 

Come  brethren  dear,  who  know  -  -  33 
Come  friends  and  relations  -  7 

Come  let  us  join  our  cheerful  songs  -  -  141 
Come  my  brethren  let  us  try  52 

Come  my  Christian  brethren  come  -  -  128 
Come  0  come  thou  vilest  sinner  14 

Come  O  thou  Traveller  unknown  -  -  146 
Come  saints  and  sinners  hear  me  tell   -  8 


INDEX. 

Hymru 

Come  sinners,  come  to  Jesus   -        -  -  120 

Come  ye  children  young  and  dear  -        87 

Come  ye  sinners  Christ  hath  suffered  -     73 

Come  ye  sinners  poor  and  needy  -  -           9 

Come  ye  that  love  the  Lord      -        -  -    71 

Commission'd  Lord  by  thee          -  -       102 

Direct  me  in  thy  way,  0  Lord      -  -    69 

Fare  ye  well  ye  fav'rite  few        -  -        58 

Fare  ye  well  ye  pious  band     -        -  -     68 

Farewell,  farewell,  fare  you  well  -         10 

Farewell  my  brethren  in  the  Lord  -  -  124 

Father,  from  whom  all  blessings  rise  -       133 

Father,  behold  thy  Son    -        -        -  -     81 

For  ever  here  my  rest  shall  be    -  -       151 

From  all  that  dwell  below  the  skies  -    60 

Go  labour  in  the  vineyard  61 

Great  Author  of  eternal  day    -        -  -    72 

Great  God,  how  wonderful  art  thou  -         98 

Great  Jehovah,  God  Almighty           -  -  103 

Hark  !  hear  the  trumpet's  sound  -  -       131 

Hark  !  how  the  gospel  trumpet        -  -  105 

Hark  !  listen  to  the  trumpeters  12 

Haste  again  ye  days  of  grace  -         -  -     13 

Hear  him  ye  deaf,  his  praise  ye  dumb  -       138 

Help  us  to  help  each  other,  Lord      -  -  150 

How  beauteous  are  the  garments  -       107 

How  beauteous  are  the  feet     -        -  -     48 

How  prone  are  professors  to  rest  -  -       115 

I'll  look,  perhaps  my  Lord  may  come  -    88 

I'm  slad  I  ever  saw  the  day  50 

In  evil  long  I  took  delight         -        -  -130 

Is  there  any  body  here  like  weeping  -        51 

Jesus  accept  my  longing  heart         -  -    67 

Jesus  hath  devis'd  a  plan  77 

Jesus  the  name  that  charms  our  fears  -  137 

Jesus  view  our  feast  of  love        -  -       100 

Let  all  who  make  the  Lord  their  choice  -     63 

Let  Satan  raee  and  boast  no  more  -        31 

Lift  up  your  heads  Emanuel's  friends  -     17 

Look  Jesus  from  thy  lofty  throne  -        95 


INDEX. 

Hymn. 

My  days,  my  weeks,  my  months        -  -     18 

My  GoJ,  ray  God,  lo  thee  I  cry     -  -       144 

My  soul  is  now  united     -         -         -  144 

My  soul's  full  of  dory,  which  inspires  19 

O  all  ye  nations  praise  the  Lord      -  -     92 

Q  Christians,  don't  you  want  to  go  -       114 

O  come  to  my  fcaviour,  come  away  -  -  119 

O  count  this  world  below  as  dross  -         4i 

0  for  a  heart  to  praise  my  God        -  -  148 

0  for  a  thousand  tcnirucs  to  sins;  -  -       136 

0  God  my  heait  with  love  inflame  -  -     20 

0  sracious  Lord  how  good  thuu  art  -         94 

O  Love  divine,  what  hai-t  thou  done  -     40 

O  Love,  thou  bottomless  abyss     -  -       149 

O  that  in  me  the  sacied  lire    -         -  -85 
O  thai  thou  woul  1st  the  heavens  rent         *93 

O  what  a  glorious  sight  appears  -  -       109 

Q  ye  children  of  the  light       -        -  -     W 

O  ye  nations  hear  the  word          -  -       123 

Oh!  ye  young,  ye  gay,  ye  proud      -  -116 

On  Jordan's  stormy  banks  I  stand  -          21 

Our  souls  by  love  together  knit       -  -     23 

Peace  doubting  heart,  my  God's  I  am     -  143 

Princes  shall  feed  your  flocks        -  -       132 

Poor  Zion  lies  in  sore  distress          -  -     24 

Quick  as  the  apple  of  an  eye      -  -       142 

Refining  lire  go  through  my  heart  -  -    SO 

Salvation  in  sweet  flowing  93 

Saviour,  give  us  power  to  pray         -  -  116 

Saviour,  to  thee  I  bow  64 

Saviour,  visit  thy  plantation    -         -  -     56 

See  how  the  Scriptures  are  fulfilling  -        25 

Servants  of  the  great  Jehovah          -  -     96 

Shepherds  rejoice,  lift  up  your  eyes  -       135 

Sinners  you  will  soon  be  dying        -  -     74 

Some  who  make  a  great  profession  -       122 

Stop,  poor  sinner,  stop  and  think     -  -     28 

Sweet  rivers  of  redeeming  love  29 


INDEX. 

Hymn. 

Take  my  poor  heart  an  1  let  it  be    -  -   139 

That  awful  day  is  drawing  near  -  -        79 

That  glorious  day  is  drawing  nigh  -  -     30 

The  gospel  news  is  sounding  45 

The  harvest  fields  are  whitening     -  -     55 

The  Lord  into  his  garden  comes  89 

The  Lord's  into  his  garden  come     -  -    32 

The  Lord's  into  his  vineyard  come  -         11 

The  sea  and  land  together  burning  -  -    26 

The  seventh  trumpet  we  shall  hear  -        84 

The  voice  of  free  grace  cries  escape  -     37 

There  is  a  land  of  pure  delight  -         34 

This  is  the  held,  the  world  below    -  -    35 

Though  in  a  world  of  sickness     -  -       112 

Tho' troubles  assail,  and  dangers     -  -  125 

Thou  choosest  not  the  rich  and  great  -        99 

Thou  holy  God  whom  saints  adore  -  -  129 

Thy  sons  and  daughters  Lord  behold  -        65 

Up  into  Thee  our  living  Head         -  -    82 

Wand'ring  pilgrims,  mourning   -  -        36 

We  have  by  thee  been  richly  fed      -  -  134 

We  seek  a  glorious  rest  above  75 

We  thank  thee,  Lord,  for  this  our  food  -  153 

We've  found  the  Rock,  the  travellers  cried  40 

What  sonnd  is  this  salutes  my  ear  -        38 

When  I  survey  the  wondrous  cross  -  -    53 

When  Ndcodemus  came  by  night  -  -        70 

When  satan  appears  to  hedge  up     -  -  126 

When  the  sixth  seal  shall  open     -  -       113 

Where  are  those  we  counted  leaders  -    57 

Where  shall  my  soul  begin  to  sing  -       101 

Where  shall  my  soul  begin  (l.  m.)   -  -    97 

While  Jesus  dwelt  on  earth  below  -        39 

Ye  guilty  souls  to  Jesus  bow  -        -  -  106 

Ye  sons  and  daughters  of  the  Lord  -        76 

Ye  sons  and  daughters  of  (c.  m.)     -  -  121 

Ye  worldly  pleasures  now  begone  110 

Yonder  see  the  Lord  descending      -  -     15 


HYMNS. 


All  Vs. 


1  iMHRIST  he  sits  on  Zion's  hill, 
V-/  He  receives  poor  sinners  still; 
Will  you  serve  this  blessed  King? 
Come,  enlist,  and  with  me  sing — 

I  his  soldier  sure  shall  bt% 
Happy  in  eternity. 

2  I  by  faith  enlisted  am, 

In  the  service  of  the  Lamb; 

Present  pay  I  now  receive, 

Peace  of  conscience  he  doth  give — &c. 

3  What  a  Captain  I  have  got! 
Is  not  mine  a  happy  lot  ? 
Therefore  will  I  take  the  sword, 
Fight  for  Jesus  Christ,  my  Lord — &c. 

4  Let  the  world  their  forces  join, 
With  the  pow'rs  of  hell  combine, 
Greater  is  my  King  than  they, 
Surely  I  shall  win  the  day — &c. 

5  Wicked  men  I'm  not  to  fear, 
Though  they  persecute  me  here ; 
Though  they  may  my  body  kill, 
Yet  my  King's  on  Zion's  hill — &c. 

6  Brother  soldiers,  still  fight  on, 
Till  the  battle  you  have  won  ; 
The  great  Captain  you  have  chose, 
Never  did  a  battle  lose — &c. 


S.  B.  Jubilee. 


U  C.  M.— Jubilee. 

1  A  RISE,  0  Zion !  rise  and  shine, 
-CIl  Behold  thy  light  is  come ; 

Thy  glorious  conqu'ring  King  is  near, 

To  take  his  exiles  home  ; 
His  Spirit  now  is  pouring  out, 

To  set  poor  captives  free  ; 
The  day  of  wonder  now  is  come, 

The  year  of  Jubilee. 

2  The  glorious  gospel  of  the  Lord, 

Is  spreading  far  and  near  ; 
And  those  who  hear  the  quick'ning  word, 

Are  mov'd  with  godly  fear  ; 
But  soon  they  tell  to  all  around, 

That  Christ,  has  set  them  free; 
The  day  of  wonder  now  is  come, 

The  year  of  Jubilee. 

3  Brave  soldiers  dear,  pray  don't  you  fear, 

Our  Captain  is  above: 
Behold  him  stand  at  God's  right  hand, 

His  bowels  melt  with  love  ; 
0  Christians,  help  to  praise  the  Lamb, 

Who  died  for  you  and  me ; 
The  day  of  wonder  now  is  come, 

The  year  of  Jubilee. 

4  Methinks  I  hear  the  watchmen  cry, 

0  Zion  now  be  bold  ; 
Ye  saints,  now  raise  your  voices  high, 

And  sing,  both  young  and  old  ; 
The  year  of  my  redeem'd  is  come, 

To  set  poor  sinners  free  ; 
The  day  of  wonder  now  is  come, 

The  year  of  Jubilee. 


Dying  Pilgrim.  S.  B. 


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P.  M. 


1  ^PIOME,  angels,  seize  your  harps  of  gold, 
^^  The  song  of  love  to  man  unfold ; 
Assist  our  joys,  exalt  our  praise, 
Another  sinner  sav'd  by  grace  ; 

Glory,  glory,  let  us  sing, 

While  heaven  and  earth  with  glory  ring — 

Hosannah  to  the  Lamb  of  God. 

2  A  leper  wash'd  from  every  stain, 
Requires  a  louder,  bolder  strain  ; 
The  Spirit  stampt  and  seal'd  within, 

The  blood  of  Christ  has  cleans'd  from  sin ; 

Satan  feels  his  power  is  gone, 

He  falls,  like  lightning,  from  his  throne — Hos. 

3  Come,  let  us  sing,  and  pray,  and  praise, 
For  soon  this  warring  strife  shall  cease, 
When  lost  in  love — o'erflow'd  with  God, 
With  Christ  we  take  our  blest  abode ; 
Hark  !  the  trumpet  speaks  him  nigh, 
Hark!  he  comes,  while  myriads  cry — Hos. 

4  We,  little  flock,  by  all  contemn'd, 
O'erlook'd,  unknown,  despis'd,  condemn'd, 
"With  names  traduc'd,  and  lives  abhorr'd 
We  suffer  with  our  murder'd  Lord  ; 

Yet  when  the  flames  ascend  the  higher, 
We'll  shout,  triumphant,  in  the  fire — Hos. 


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C.  M.— Dying  Pilgrim. 


1  |T1  OME,   all  my  brethren  in  the  Lord, 
^-V    Whose  hearts  are  join'd  in  one  ; 
Hold  up  your  heads  with  courage  bold, 
Your  race  is  almost  run: 


S.  B.  Holy  War. 

Above  the  clouds  hehold  him  stand, 

And  smiling,  bid  you  come  ; 
And  angels  vvhisp'ring  you  away, 

To  your  eternal  home. 

2  0  Christians,  are  you  ready  now, 

To  cross  the  rolling  flood  ? 
On  Canaan's  happy  shore,  behold, 

And  see  your  smiling  God ; 
The  dazzling  charms  of  those  bright  worlds, 

Attract  my  soul  above ; 
My  tongue  shall  shout  redeeming  grace, 

When  perfected  in  love. 

3  A  pilgrim,  on  his  dying  bed, 

With  glory  in  his  soul, 
Upward  he  lifts  his  longing  eyes, 

Towards  the  blissful  goai ; 
While  friends  and  children  weep  around, 

And  loath  to  let  him  go, 
He  shouts  with  his  expiring  breath, 

And  leaves  them  all  below. 


*$  4  Lines  8's  and  2  6'*. 

1  4P10ME,  all  my  partners  in  distress, 
^/  Ye  travellers  through  the  wilderness 

To  Canaan's  peaceful  shore  ; 
Be  ready  now  for  all  alarms, 
Gird  on  your  helmets  and  your  arms ; 

Our  Captain's  gone  before. 

2  Apollyon's  armies  we  must  fight, 
And  put  the  troops  of  hell  to  flight, 

To  gain  that  heav'nly  land  ; 
Come  on,  ye  soldiers  in  the  rear. 
Be  stout  and  bold,  and  never  fear; 

Come,  join  the  conqu'ring  band. 


S.  B.  Pilgrim  and  Apollyon. 

3  Apollyon.  Good  morning,  brother  traveller, 

Pray  tell  me,  what's  your  name  ? 
And  where  it  is  you're  travelling  to, 
Also  from  whence  you  came  ? 
Pilgrim.  My  name  it  is  the  Pilgrim  bold, 
To  Canaan  I  am  bound  ; 
I'm  from  the  howling  wilderness. 
And  the  enchanted  ground. 

4  Apol.  Pray  what  is  that  upon  your  head, 

Which  shines  so  clear  and  bright? 
Also  the  covering  of  your  breast, 

So  dazzling  to  my  sight  ? 
What  kind  of  shoes  are  those  you  wear, 

On  which  you  boldly  stand  ? 
Likewise  the  shining  instrument, 

You  bear  in  your  right  hand  ? 

5  Pil.  'Tis  glorious  hope  upon  rrrr  head, 

And  on  my  breast  my  shield  ; 
With  this  bright  sword  I  mean  to  fight, 

Until  I  win  the  field  : 
My  feet  are  shod  with  gospel  peace, 

On  which  I  boldly  stand  : 
And  I'm  resolv'd  to  fight  till  death, 

And  win  fair  Canaan's  land. 

6  Apol.  You'd  better  stay  with  me,  young  man, 

And  give  your  journey  o'er ; 
Your  Captain  now  is  out  of  sight, 

His  face  you'll  see  no  more : 
Apollyon,  sir,  I  am  by  name, 

This  land  belongs  to  me  : 
And  for  thy  arms  and  pilgrim's  dress, 

I'll  give  it  all  to  thee. 

7  Pil.  O  no,  reply 'd  the  Pilgrim  bold, 

Your  offer  I  disdain  : 
A  glitt'ring  crown  of  righteousness 
I  shortly  shall  obtain : 


Pilgrim  and  Apollyon.  S.  B. 

3  King  Jesus'  banners  mounted  high, 
And  colours  of  sweet  liberty, 

Behold  each  glitt'ring  star  ! 
Hark !  hark  !  the  watchmen  wind  the  horn, 
The  echo  sounds,  each  soul  to  warn, 

To  Zion's  glorious  war. 

4  The  watchmen  march  around  the  wall, 
In  close  array  the  armies  all, 

And  boast  their  thousands  slain  ; 
In  triumph,  hark,  the  soldiers  cry — 
*  Thro'  Christ,  we  all  our  lues  defy, 
And  count  their  malice  vain. 

5 'We'll  shout  above  the  fiery  void, 
And  view  the  earth  in  flames  destroy'd, 

And  tune  our  harps  of  gold  ; 
Salvation  to  our  glorious  King, 
We'll  make  the  heav'nly  mansions  ring, 

Thro'  ages  yet  untold.' 


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C.  M. 

1  dPIOME,  all  ye  wand'ring  pilgrims  dear, 
^-J  Who  are  to  Canaan  bound  ; 

Take  courage  and  fight  valiantly, 

Obey  the  trumpet's  sound. 
Our  Captain  is  before  us  gone, 

He's  God's  eternal  Son  ; 
Then  pilgrims  dear,  pray  don't  you  fear, 

But  let  us  follow  on. 

2  Thro'  a  dark  howling  wilderness, 

Where  chilling  winds  do  roar, 
A  land  of  drought,  of  pits,  and  snares, 

To  Canaan's  peaceful  shore  : 
But  Jesus  Christ  will  with  us  go, 

And  lead  us  by  the  way  ; 
Should  enemies  examine  us, 

He'll  teach  us  what  to  say. 


Redemption.  S.  B. 


7 


Oh  !  if  I  only  faithful  prove, 
To  my  great  Lord's  commands, 

I  jointly  shall  be  heir  with  him, 
To  Canaan's  richest  lands. 


P.  M. — Redemption. 


1  ^iOME,  friends  and  relations,  let's  join  heart 
Vy         and  hand, 

The  voice  of  the  turtle  is  heard  in  our  land; 
Let's  all  walk  together,  and  follow  the  sound, 
We'll  march  to  the  place  where  redemption  is 
found. 
Cho.  All  glory  to  Jesus,  who  died  on  the  tree, 
And  purchas'd  salvation  for  you  and  for  me. 

2  The  place  it  is  hidden  to  souls  dead  in  sin, 
Who  don't  see  the  sorrowful  state  they  are  in  ; 
The  place  is  in  Jesus, — to  him  let  us  go, 
And  there  find  redemption  from  sorrow  and  woe. 

3  And  if  you  are  wounded  and  hruis'd  by  the  fall, 
Rise  up  and  press  forward,  for  you  he  doth  call ; 
Or  if  you  are  tempted  to  doubt  or  despair, 
Then  come  unto  Jesus, — redemption  is  there. 

4  And  you,  my  dear  brethren,  who  now  love  the 

Lord,  [word, 

Who've  witness'd   free  pardon  by  faith  in  his 
Let  patience  attend  you  wherever  you  go, 
Your  Saviour  hath  purchas'd  salvation,  you  know. 

5  We  read  of  commotions  and  signs  in  the  skies, 
The  sun   and    the   moon    shall   be   cloth'd   in 

disguise, 
And  when  you  shall  see  all  these  tokens  appear, 
Then  hold  up  your  heads,  your  redemption  is 

near. 


S.  B.  Union. 

6  0  then  the  archangel  the  trumpet  shall  sound, 
And  wake  all  the  nations  that  sleep  under  ground, 
The  sound  of  the  trumpet  shall  bid  you  arise, 
To  meet  your  redemption  with  love  and  surprise. 

7  And  then  the  Lord  Jesus  our  souls  will  receive, 
From  bonds  of  corruption  our  bodies  retrieve  ! 
Then  we  shall  be  all  uncorrupted  and  free, 
And  sing  of  redemption  wherever  we  be, 

8  Redeem'd  from  all  sin  and  redeemed  from  death, 
Redeem'd  from  corruption,  redeem'd   from  the 

earth,  [woe, 

Redeem'd  from  all  sorrow,  redeem'd   from   all 
We'll  sing  of  redemption  wherever  Ave  go. 

9  Redeem'd   from   all   pain,    and  redeem'd   from 

distress, 
The  fruits  of  redemption  no  tongue  can  express, 
Redemption  was  purchas'd  by  Jesus's  love, 
We'll  sing  of  redemption  in  heaven  above. 


8 


P.  M— Union. 

OME,  saints  and  sinners,  hear  me  tell 
The  wonders  of  Immanuel, 
Who  sav'd  me  from  a  burning  hell, 
And  brought  my  soul  with  him  to  dwell, 
And  gave  me  heav'nly  union. 

2  When  Jesus  saw  me  from  on  high, 
Beheld  my  soul  in  ruin  lie, 

He  look'd  on  me  with  pitying  eye, 
And  said  to  me,  as  he  pass'd  by, 
'With  God  you  have  no  union.' 

3  Then  I  began  to  weep  and  cry, 

I  look'd  this  way  and  that,  to  fly  ; 
It  griev'd  me  sore  that  I  must  die; 
I  strove  salvation  for  to  buy, 
But  still  1  had  no  union, 


S.  B.  Invitation. 


%J  P.  M—  Invitation. 

1  ^lOoMte,  ye  sinners,  poor  and  needy, 
^O  Weak  and  wounded,  sick  and  sore ; 
Jesus  ready  stands  to  save  you, 

Full  of  pity,  love,  and  power : 
Cho.    Turn  to  the  Lord,  and  seek  salvation, 
Sound  the  praise  of  his  dear  name; 
Glory,  honour,  and  salvation, 
Christ  the  Lord  is  come  to  reign. 

2  Now  ye  needy,  come  and  welcome, 

God's  free  bounty  glorify ! 
True  belief  and  true  repentance, 

Ev'ry  grace  that  brings  you  nigh — Sec. 

3  Let  not  conscience  make  you  linger, 

Nor  of  fitness  fondly  dream  ; 
All  the  fitness  he  requires, 

Is,  to  feel  your  need  of  him — &c. 

4  Come,  ye  weary,  heavy  laden, 

Bruis'd  and  mangled  by  the  fall ; 
If  you  tarry  till  you're  better, 

You  will"  never  come  at  all — &c. 
« 

5  Agonizing  in  the  garden, 

Lo !  your  Saviour  prostrate  lies : 
On  the  bloody  tree  behold  him, 
Hear  him  cry  before  he  dies — &c. 

6  Lo !  th'  incarnate  God  ascending, 

Pleads  the  merit  of  his  blood  ; 
Venture  on  him,  venture  freely, 
Let  no  other  trust  intrude — && 

7  Saints  and  angels  join'd  in  concert, 

Sing  the  praises  of  the  Lamb ; 
While  the  blissful  seats  of  heaven, 
Sweetly  echo  with  his  name — &c. 


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Camp  Meeting  Farewell,  S.  B 

P.  M. 

FAREWELL,  farewell,  fare  you  well, 
My  friends,  I  must  be  gone, 
I  have  no  home  nor  stay  with  you ; 

I  take  my  staff  and  travel  on, 
Till  I  a  better  world  can  view. 

Cho.  Farewell,  farewell,  fare  you  well, 
My  loving  friends,  farewell. 

Farewell,  farewell,  fare  you  well, 

My  friends,  time  rolls  along, 
Nor  waits  for  mortals,  cares,  nor  bliss  ; 

I  must  leave  here,  and  travel  on, 
Till  I  arrive  where  Jesus  is — &c. 

Farewell,  farewell,  fare  you  well, 

My  brethren  in  the  Lord, 
To  you  I'm  bound  with  cords  of  love  ; 

Yet  we  believe  his  gracious  word, 
Ere  long  we  all  shall  meet  above — &c. 

Farewell,  farewell,  fare  you  well, 

Old  soldiers  of  the  cross, 
You've  struggled  long  and  hard  for  heav'n, 

You've  counted  all  things  else  but  loss ; 
Fight  on,  the  crown  will  soon  be  giv'n. 
Cho.  Figltf  on,  fight,  on,  fight  on, 
The  crown  will  soon  be  giv'n. 

Farewell,  farewell,  fare  you  well, 

Ye  blooming  sons  of  God, 
Sore  conflicts  yet  remain  for  you ; 

Yet  dauntless  keep  the  heav'nly  road, 
Till  Canaan's  happy  land  you  view — &c. 

Farewell,  farewell,  fare  you  well, 

Poor  careless  sinners  too, 
It  grieves  my  soul,  to  leave  you  here; 

Eternal  vengeance  waits  for  you! 
0  turn!  and  find  salvation  near. 

Cho.  0!  turn,  0!  turn,  O!  turn, 
And  find  salvation  near. 


S.  B.  Vineyard. 


II 


4  8's  and  2  6's.— Vineyard. 


1  r|HHE  Lord's  into  his  vineyard  come, 

-EL    The  blossoms  yield  a  rich  perfume, 

The   ripening  fruits  appear; 
The  Sun  of  Righteousness  breaks  forth, 
The  showers  refresh  the  teeming  earth, 

And  glory  crowns  the  year. 

2  Beneath  his  hand  his  children  rise, 
Like  cedars  tow'ring  to  the  skies, 

And  shed  perfumes  around; 
Their  roots  are  by  the  waters  spread, 
The  heav'nly  dew  rests  on  their  head, 

With  grace  and  glory  crown'd.  h.  b. 

12  C.   M. 

1  TTFARK!  listen  to  the  trumpeters, 
MM.  They  sound  for  volunteers: 
On  Zion's  bright  and  flow'ry  mount, 

Behold  the  officers! 
Their  horses  white,  their  garments  bright, 

With    crown  and  bow  they  stand, 
Enlisting  soldiers  for  their  King, 

To  march  for  Canaan's  land. 

2  The  armies  now  are  in  parade, 

How  martial  they  appear ! 
All  dressrd  and  arm'd  in  uniform, 

They  look  like  men  of  war; 
They  follow  their  brave  General, 

The  great  eternal  Lamb, 
His  garments  stain'd  in  his  own  blood, 

King  Jesus  is  his  name. 

3  The  trumpet  sounds,  the  armies  shout, 

And  drive  the  hosts  of  hell ; 
How  dreadful  is  our  God  in  arms!    . 
The  great  Immanuei! 


Revival.  S.  B. 

Sinners,  enlist  with  Jesus  Christ, 

Th'  eternal  Son  of  God  ! 
And  march  with  us  to  Canaan's  land, 

Bevond  the  swelling  flood. 


3 


All  Vs. 

1  TJASTE  again,  ye  days  of  grace  ! 
JOL  When  assembled  in  one  place, 
Signs  and  wonders  mark'd  the  hour! 
All  were  fill'd  and  spoke  with  power! 
Hands  uplifted,  eyes  o'erflowM, 
Hearts  enlarged,  self  destroy'd, 

All  things  common  now  we'll  prove, 

All  our  common  stock  be  love. 

Cho.     Jesus  now  his  work  revives, 

Now  his  quick'ning  spirit  strives ; 
0 !  let  preachers,  people — all, 
Listen  to  the  glorious  call ! 
Join  the  simple  lively  throng, 
Catch  the  fire,  and  swell  the  song; 
Heart  in  heart,  and  hand  in  hand, 
Spread  the  life  through  all  the  land. 

2  0,  that  each  may  now  prevail ! 
Act  the  faith  that  cannot  fail! 
Rise  and  pull  the  blessing  down! 
Seize  the  kingdom*  for  their  own! 
Fire  our  hearts  with  holy  zeal; 
Glowing  still  for  Zion's  weal; 
Heaven  open!  blessings  pour! 

Spirit,  work  this  present  hour! — Jesus  now,  &c. 

3  Lo!  the  knife  we  boldly  take, 
Bind  our  Isaacs  to  the  stake; 
Freely  part  with  all  for  thee  ; 
"Welcome,  King  of  liberty ! 
Now  we  die  to  self  and  sin. 
Nothing  feel  but  love  within, 
May  this  faith  in  works  abound, 
Shine  and  burn  to  all  around. 


S.  B.  Invitation. 

Cho.  Pilgrims!  soon  the  journey's  done! 

Warriors!  soon  the  battle's  won! 

Where  your  doubts,  your  cares,  your  fears, 

See,  the  glitt'ring-  crown  appears! 

Hark!  the  angels  shouting  cry, 
'  Welcome,  welcome  to  the  sky  !' 

Jesus  calls,  and  calls  for  thee, 
'  Faithfui  servant,  come  to  me.' 

4  Satan  fill'd  with  hellish  spite, 
Veil'd  in  robes  of  borrow'd  light, 
Strove  to  scatter  ruin  wide; 
Disunite,  and  then  divide! 
Still  his  utmost  skill  shall  fail, 
Patient  love  shall  still  prevail ; 
Clust'ring  closer,  now  we'll  cling, 
Swarm  and  hive  around  our  King — Pilgrims,  &c. 


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P.  M. — Invitation. 


1  flOME,  0  come,  thou  vilest  sinner, 
V>  Christ  is  ready  to  receive; 
Weak  and  wounded,  sick  and  sore, 
Jesu's  balm  can  cure  more; 

Halleluia,  halleluia,  halleluia  to  the  Lamb. 

2  Welcome,  welcome,  brother  Christian, 
To  a  rich  and  heav'nly  place: 

Enter  in,  thou  heaven-born  creature, 

Christ  is  here — there's  nothing  sweeter — &c. 

3  Oh,  how  dead  we  all  have  been! 
Christ  revives  his  work  again; 
He  is  bringing  to  his  fold, 

Rich  and  poor,  and  young  and  old — &c. 

4  Hands,  and  hearts  and  voices  raise, 
To  the  God  of  all  our  praise: 

He  that  sends  us  light  from  high  : 
There  let  all  our  wishes  flv — &c. 


Judgement.  S.  B. 

5  When  we  reach  that  blissful  place, 
We  shall  with  our  Jesus  feast, 
We  shall  with  him  happy  be; 
Sing:  to  all  eternity — Halleluia,  &c. 

6  We  shall  stand  before  his  throne, 
We  shall  wear  a  glorious  crown : 
We  shall  shine  like  stars  above, 
Drink  the  living  streams  of  love — &c. 

7  We  shall  there  be  cloth'd  in  white, 
All  our  garments  glitt'ring  bright: 
Christ  will  wipe  all  tears  away, 
We  shall  with  him  ever  stay — &c. 

8  There  we  shall  with  angels  stand, 
Golden  harps  in  all  our  hands; 

In  bright  mansions  there  proclaim, 
The  wonders  of  a  Saviour's  name — &c. 


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P.  M. — Judgement. 


1  "IjTONDER  see  the  Lord  descending, 

J*-     Mark  his  chariot  drawing  nigh, 
Starry  vault  before  him  rending, 

Flaming  troops  descend  the  skv. 
Cho.    Turn  to  the  Lord,  and  seek  salvation, 
Sound  the  praise  of  his  great  name; 
Glory,  honour,  and  salvation, 
Christ  the  Lord  is  come  to  reign. 

2  Heaven  is  shaking,  earth  is  quaking, 

Mountains  fly  before  his  face; 
See  the  dead  their  graves  forsaking, 
Nature  sinking  in  a  blaze — Turn,  &c. 

3  Now  behold  the  shining  warriors 

Rising  from  their  dusty  beds, 
Fly  to  meet  their  blessed  Saviour, 
Glitt'ring  crowns  upon  their  heads — &c. 


S.  B.  Good  Old  Way. 

4  Now  he's  crowned  with  a  rainbow, 

Brighter  than  the  sardine  stone, 
Coming  with  the  clouds  of  heaven, 
Sitting  on  his  great  white  throne — &c. 

5  Once  a  bleeding  on  the  mountain, 

There  his  precious  blood  did  run : 
Now  he's  brought  us  to  the  fountain, 
Springing  from  his  Father's  throne — &c. 


I 


All  Ts. 

YE  children  of  the  light, 

Keep  your  garments  always  white; 


Then  with  all  the  sanctified, 
Christ  will  claim  you  for  his  bride  ! 

Cho.   Then  you'll  ever  with  him  be, 
Happy  in  eternity. 

0  ye  mourning,  seeking  souls, 

See!  for  you  the  torrent  rolls: 

Now  believe  with  all  your  might, 

Christ  will  make  your  garments  white — &c. 

0  ye  ransom'd  sinners,  come, 

Christ  is  bringing  wand'rers  home  ; 

Now  repent,  and  turn  to  God, 

Wash  your  robes  in  Jesu's  blood — &c.       h. 


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P.  M. 


LIFT  up  your  hearts,  Emmanuel's  friends, 
And  taste  the  pleasures  Jesus  sends  ; 
Let  nothing  cause  you  to  delay, 
But  hasten  on  the  good  old  way, 

And  I'll  sing  halleluia  : 
Cho.  And  slory  be  to  God  on  high  ; 
And  I'll  sing  halleluia  : 
There's  glow  beaming  through  the  sky, 
And  I'll  sing  halleluia. 


Time.  S.  B. 

2  Our  conflicts  here,  though  great  they  be, 
Shall  not  prevent  our  victory; 

If  we  but  strive,  and  watch,  and  pray, 

Like  soldiers  in  the  good  old  way — And  I'll,  fee. 

3  0  good  old  way,  how  sweet  thou  art, 
May  none  of  us  from  thee  depart; 
But  may  our  actions  always  say, 

We're  marching  in  the  good  old  way — &c. 

4  Tho'  Satan  may  his  pow'rs  employ, 
Our  happiness  "for  to  destroy, 

Yet  never  fear,  we'll  gain  the  day, 

And  shout  and  sing  the  good  old  way — &c. 

5  And  when  on  Pisgah's  top  we  stand, 
And  view  by  faith  the  promis'd  land,  • 
Then  we  may  sing,  and  shout,  and  pray, 
And  march  along  the  good  old  way — &c. 

6  Ye  valiant  souls,  for  heaven  contend, 
Remember,  glory's  at  the  end ! 

Our  God  will  wipe  all  tears  away, 

When  we  have  run  the  good  old  way— &c. 

7  Then  far  beyond  the  mortal  shore, 

We'll  meet  with  those  who're  gone  before, 
And  shout  to  think  weVe  gain'd  the  day, 
By  marching  in  the  good  old  way — &c. 


1 


4  8's  and  2  6*5. 

Y  days,  my  weeks,  my  months,  my  years, 
Fly  rapid  as  the  whirling  spheres, 

Around  the  steady  pole  ; 
Time,  like  the  tide,  its  motion  keeps, 
And  I  must  launch  thro'  endless  deeps, 

Where  endless  ages  roll. 

2  The  grave  is  near  the  cradle  seen, 
How  swift  the  moments  pass  between! 
And  whisper  as  they  fly, 


>.  B.  Rejoicing  in  God. 

'Unthinking  man,  remember  this, 
'Though  fond  of  sublunary  bliss, 

That  thou  must  groan  and  die/ 
I  My  soul,  attend  the  solemn  call; 
Thine  earthly  tent  must  shortly  fall, 
And  thou  must  take  thy  flight, 
Beyond  the  vast  expansive  blue, 
To  sing  above,  as  angels  do, 
Or  sink  in  endless  night. 
i  How  great  the  bliss,  how  great  the  woe, 
Hang  on  this  point  of  time  below  ! 

On  this  precarious  breath: 
The  Lord  of  nature  only  knows, 
Whether  another  year  shall  close, 
Ere  I  expire  in  death. 
)  Long  ere  this  sun  shall  run  his  round, 
I  may  be  buried  under  ground, 

And  there  in  silence  rot ; 
Alas!  an  hour  may  close  the  scene, 
And  ere  twelve  months  shall  roll  between, 
My  name  be  quite  forgot. 

If)  P.  M. 

1  "JMTY  soul's  full  of  glory,  which  inspires  my 
lfJL  tongue, 

Could  I  meet  with  angels,  I'd  sing  them  a  song, 
I'd  sing  of  my  Jesus,  and  tell  of  his  charms, 
And  beg  them  to  bear  me  to  his  loving  arms. 

Tho'  worms  my  poor  body  may  claim  as  their 

prey,  [day: 

'Twill  outshine,  when  rising,  the  sun  at  noon- 

0  bring  me  to  view  thee,  thou  precious  sweet  King, 
In  mansions  of  glory,  thy  praises  to  sing. 

A  glimpse  of  bright  glory  o'erpowers  my  soul, 

1  sink  in  sweet  vision,  to  view  the  bright  goal; 
My  soul,  while  I'm  singing,  is  leaping  to  go ; 
Tliis  moment,  for  heaven,  I'd  leave  aU  below. 


Rejoicing  in  God.  S.  B. 

4  Farewell,  my  dear  brethren,  ray  Lord  bids  rne 
come, 
Farewell,  my  dear  children,  I'm  now  going  home ; 
Bright  angels  are  whisp'ring  so  sweet  in  my  ear, 
'Away  to  thy  Saviour,  thy  spirit  we'll  bear.' 


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L.  M. 


1  |^  GOD,  my  heart  with  love  inflame, 
vJ  That  I  may  in  thy  holy  name, 
Aloud  in  "songs  of  praise  rejoice, 
White  I  have  breath  to  raise  my  voice; 
Then  will  I  shout,  then  will  I  sing, 
I'll  make  the  heav'nly  arches  ring; 

I'll  sing  and  shout  for  evermore, 
On  that  eternal  happy  shore. 

2  0,  hope  of  glory !  Jesus  come, 

And  keep  my  heart  thy  humble  home; 
For  the  small  remnant  of  my  days, 
I  want  to  sing  and  shout  thy  praise. 
0!  give  me,  Lord,  a  heart  to  pray, 
And  live  rejoicing  every  day  ; 
To  praise  thy  name  in  every  thing, 
And  sing  and  shout,  and  shout  and  sing, 

3  When  on  my  dying  bed  I  lie, 

Lord,  give  me  strength  to  shout  and  cry, 
And  praise  thee  with  my  latest  breath, 
Until  my  voice  is  still'd  by  death : 
Then,  brothers — sisters — shouting,  come, 
My  body  follow  to  the  tomb, 
And  as  you  march  the  solemn  road, 
Loud  sing  and  shout  the  praise  of  God. 

4  Then  you  below,  and  I  above, 

We'll  shout  and  praise  the  God  we  love ; 

Until  that  great  and  glorious  day* 

When  Christ  shall  shout,  and  wake  our  clay 


S.  B.  Canaan  described. 

Then  from  our  dusty  beds  we'll  spring, 
And  shout,  '0  death!  where  is  thy  sting? 
0  grave!  where  is  thy  victory?'  •• 

We'll  shout  to  ail  eternity. 

5  Our  race  is  run,  we've  gain'd  the  prize, 
'Well  done,'  the  Sovereign  of  the  skies, 
AVill  smiling  to  his  children  pay, 
'Come  reign  with  me  in  endless  day:' 
Then  on  that  happy,  happy  shore, 
We'll  sing  and  shout  our  suff 'rings  o'er; 
We'il  sing  and  shout  and  shout  and  sing, 
And  make  the  heav'nly  Zion  ring. 

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1  ^\N  Jordan's  stormy  banks  I  stand, 
^-P  And  cast  a  wishful  eye, 

To  Canaan's  fair  and  happy  land, 

Where  my  possessions  lie. 
0,  the  transporting,  rapt'rous  scene, 

That  rises  to  my  sight ! 
Sweet  fields  array'd  in  living  green, 

And  rivers  of  delight. 

2  There  gen'rous  fruits  that  never  fail, 

On  trees  immortal  grow ; 
There  rocks  and  hills,  and  brooks  and  vales, 

With  miik  and  honey  flow. 
All  o'er  those  wide  extended  plains, 

Shines  one  eternal  day  ; 
There  God  the  Son  for  ever  reigns, 

And  scatters  night  away. 

3  No  chilling  winds,  no  pois'nous  breath, 

Can  reach  that  healthful  shore; 
Sickness  and  sorrow,  pain  and  death, 

Are  felt  and  fear'd  no  more: 
When  shall  I  reach  that  happy  place, 

And  be  for  ever-  blest  ? 
When  shall  I  see  my  Father's  face, 

And  in  his  bosom  rest  ? 


Confidence  in  God.  S.  B. 

Fill'd  with  delight,  my  raptur'd  soul 

Can  here  no  longer  stay  ; 
Tho'  Jordan's  waves  around  me  roll, 

Fearless  I'd  launch  away  : 
There  on  those  high  and  flow'ry  plains, 

Our  spirits  ne'er  shall  tire; 
But  in  perpetual  joyful  strains, 

Redeeming  love  admire. 


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C.  M. 


1  jk  LAS!  how  soon  the  body  dies! 
-^-  'Tis  but  an  earthly  clod; 
Each  passing  moment  loudly  cries, 
Prepare  to  meet  thy  God. 

2  Behold,' he  comes,  in  yonder  cloud, 

All  nature  feels  his  nod ! 
The  whole  creation  cries  aloud, 
Prepare  to  meet  thy  God. 

3  The  man  who  slights  the  Saviour's  grace, 

Must  bear  his  vengeful  rod  ! 
Sinner,  lest  this  should  be  thy  case, 
Prepare  to  meet  thy  God. 


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C.  M. 


1  ^^UR  souls,  by  love  together  knit, 
w  Cemented,  mixt  in  one, 
One  hope,  one  heart,  one  mind,  one  voice, 

'Tis  heaven  on  earth  begun; 
Our  hearts  have  burn'd  while  Jesus  spake, 

And  glow'd  with  sacred  fire, 
He  stopt,  and  talk'd,  and  fed,   and  blest, 
And  fill'd  th'  enlarg'd  desire. 
Cho.  A  Saviour,  let  creation  sing; 
A  Saviour,  let  all  heaven  ring; 
He's  God  with  us,  we  feel  him  ours ; 
His  fulness  in  our  souls  he  pours; 


S.  B.  ZiorCs  Restoration. 

'Tis  almost  done;  'tis  almost  o'er; 
We're  joining  them  who're  gone  before  ; 
We  soon  shall  reach  the  blissful  shore  ; 
We  then  shall  meet  to  part  no  more. 

2  We're  soldiers  fighting  for  our  God, 

Let  trembling  cowards  fly: 
We'll  stand  unshaken,  firm,  and  fixt, 

With  Christ  to  live  and  die  ! 
Let  devils  rage,  and  hell  assail. 

We'll  cut  our  passage  through ; 
Let  foes  unite,  or  friends  desert, 

We'll  seize  the  crown  our  due — &c. 

3  The  little  cloud  increases  still, 

The  heavens  are  big  with  rain, 
We  haste  to  catch  the  teeming  shower, 
»    And  all  its  moisture  drain  ; 
A  rill,  a  stream,  a  torrent  flows, 

But  pour  the  mighty  flood  ! 
0  sweep  the  nations  !  shake  the  earth, 

Till  all  proclaim  thee  God  ! — &c. 

4  And  when  thou  mak'st  thy  jewels  up, 

And  sett'st  thy  starry  crown : 
When  all  thy  sparkling  gems  shall  shine, 

Proclaim'd  by  thee,  thine  own ; 
May  we — a  little  band  of  love — 

Be  sinners  sav'd  by  grace, 
From  glory  unto  glory  chang'd, 

Behold  thee  face  to  face — &c. 


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C.  M. 

POOR  Zion  lies  in  sore  distress, 
Her  walls  are  broken  down, 
The  briers  of  the  wilderness 

Her  walks  have  overgrown : 
Her  palaces  are  desolate  ; 

Her  courts,  a  place  for  owls  ; 
(The  satyr  there  doth  meet  his  mate,) 
And  nests  for  other  fowls. 


Scriptures  Fulfilling*  S.  B. 

A  dreadful  curse  hath  overspread 

The  land,  both  far  and  wide ; 
The  nations  mourn  for  lack  of  bread, 

The  springs  of  water  dri'd. 
Go,  go,  ye  priests,  before  the  Lord, 

And  at  his  altar  mourn ; 
That  he  may  sheathe  his  dreadful  sword, 

And  let  his  grace  return. 


Methinks  the  cloud  begins  to  move ; 

Sweet  spring  is  drawing  near  ; 
The  voice  of  the  sweet  turtle  dove, 

The  land  begins  to  cheer: 
Methinks  I  hear  the  watchmen  cry, 

0  Zion,  now  be  bold — 
With  eagles'  wings  you  soon  shall  fly, 

The  feathers  ting'd  with  jrold. 


Your  walls  again  shall  be  rebuilt, 

Your  palaces  around; 
The  Lord  who  has  remov'd  your  guilt, 

Doth  in  rich  grace  abound: 
He'll  pave  your  streets  with  purest  gold, 

Your  gates  with  diamonds  bright ; 
Your  riches  never  can  be  told, 

You  are  the  Lord's  delight. 


Q  >J  P.  11.— Part  First. 

SEE  how  the  Scriptures  are  fulfilling, 
Poor  sinners  are  returning  home; 
The  time  the  prophets  were  fortelling, 

With  signs  and  wonders  now  is  come  ; 
The  gospel  trumpets  loud  are  roaring, 
From  sea  to  sea,  from  land  to  land  ; 
God's  Holy  Spirit  is  down-pouring, 
And  Christians  joining  heart  and  hand, 


S.  B.  Scriptures  Fulfilling. 

2  Ten  thousands  fall  before  Jehovah, 

For  mercy — mercy,  loud  they  cry ; 
They  rise  with  shouts  of  halleluia, 

And  glory  be  to  God  on  high  : 
But  many  say — Tis  all  disorder, 

And  disbelieve  God's  holy  word  ; 
Yet  still  they  cry  and  shout  the  louder, 

All  glory,  glory  10  the  Lord. 

3  0  sinners,  hear  our  invitation  ! 

You  are  but  feeble  dying  worms ; 
0  fly*  to  Jesus  for  salvation, 

Or  you  will  meet  God's  awful  storms! 
We  charge  you  in  the  name  oi  Jesus, 

The  awful  Judge  of  quick  and  dead  ; 
But  if  you  do  refuse  to  hear  us, 

Your  blood  will  be  on  your  own  head. 

4  Now  God  is  calling  every  nation, 

The  bond  and  free,  the  rich  and  poor; 
These  are  the  days  of  visitation, 

Sweet  gospel  grace  will  soon  be  o'er: 

The  Lord  will  come  in  clouds  and  thunder, 

And  light'ning  beaming  from  his  eye; 
He  then  will  cut  his  foes  asunder, 

And  hurl  them  where  the  daraned  lie. 

Cho.   Save  poor  sinners,  save  poor  sinners. 
Save  poor  sinners  from  I  heir  sins. 

This  chorus  admits  of  variety,  as,  "Save  backsli  lers';- 
"  whole  families" — "  our  chil  Iren" — ;:  our  parents"- 
"  our  nci  fhbours'3 — &c 


2S  U  p.  M.~ Part  Second. 

1  rjlHE  sea  and  land  together  burning, 
-®-    The  flames  ascend   the  melting  sky 
All  nature  now  to  nou::ht  returning, 
Hark  !  hark!  the  herald  angels  cry: 


Jacob's  Well.  S.  B. 

See  millions  of  poor  wretched  creatures, 

Compeli'd  by  justice  to  appear: 
Deep  horror's  painted  in  their  features, 

And  colours  them  with  dark  despair. 
Dire  their  cries  and  lamentation, 

But  no  relief  can  then  be  found  ; 
The  Judge  pronounces  condemnation, 

And  seven  thunders  echo  round  ; 
Down  to  the  lake  of  burning  fire, 

And  never  more  my  face  to  see : 
You're  doom'd  to  bear  my  dreadful  ire, 

And  blow  the  flames  eternally. 
Now  devils  drag  them  down  the  centre, 

Into  the  gulf  of  burning  woe  : 
Poor  wretches,  how  they  dread  to  enter! 

But,  forc'd  by  vengeance,  down  they  go  ! 
Now  they  are  paid  for  persecuting, 

And  hindering  the  work  of  God; 
For  all  the  time  they  spent  disputing, 

And  trampling  on  a  Saviour's  blood. 
0  Christians,  double  your  exertions, 

And  boldly  march  the  heav'nly  road; 
Remember,  dreadful  controversions 

Will  fall  on  those  that  turn  from  God! 
Your  children  all  must  be  converted, 

Or  they  can  never  rest  with  you. 
God's  word  cannot  be  controverted  ; 

God  bless  you  all. — Amen. — Adieu  ' 


a  4  c.  m. 

AT  Jacob's  well,  a  stranger  sought 
His  drooping  frame  to  cheer  ; 
Samaria's  daughter  little  thought, 

That  Jacob's  God  was  there. 
This  had  she  known,  her  fainting  mind 

For  richer  draughts  had  sigh'd  ; 
Nor  had  Messiah,  ever  kind, 
Those  richer  draughts  deni'd. 


S.  B.  Alarm  to  Sinners. 

3  This  ancient  well,  no  glass  so  true, 

Columbia's  image  shows  ; 
Now  Jesus  goes  our  country  through, 
But  who  the  stranger  knows? 

4  But  we  must  all  the  stranger  know, 

Or  soon  our  loss  deplore  ; 
Behold,  the  living  waters  flow  ! 
Come  drink,  and  thirst  no  more. 


m 


P.  M. 


1  ^TOP,  poor  sinner,  stop  and  think, 
k5  Before  you  farther  go, 

Can  you  sport  upon  the  brink 

Of  everlasting  woe  ? 
Hell  beneath  is  gaping  wide, 

Vengeance  waits  the  dread  command, 
Soon  to  stop  your  sport  and  pride, 

And  sink  you  with  the  damn'd. 

Cho.  Once  again  1  charge  you  stop. 
For  unless   you  learning  take, 
''Ere  you  are  aware,   you'll  drop 
Into  the  burning  lake. 

2  Say,  have  you  an  arm  like  God, 

That  you  his  will  oppose? 
Fear  you  not  that  iron  rod. 

With  which  he  breaks  his  foes  ?    . 
Can  you  stand  in  that  great  day, 

When  he  judgement  shall  proclaim, 
And  the  earth  shall  melt  away, 

Like  wax  before  the  flame? 

3  Pale-fac'd  death  will  quickly  come, 

And  drag  you  to  the  bar ; 

Then  to  hear  your  awful  doom, 

Will  fill  you  with  despair: 


Sick  Bed.  S.  B. 

All  your  sins  will  round  you  crowd, 
Sins  of  blood  and  crimson  die ; 

Each  for  vengeance  crying  loud, 
And  what  will  you  reply  ? 

4  Tho'  your  heart  be  made  of  steel, 

Your  forehead  lin'd  with  brass, 
God  at  length  will  make  you  feel, 

He  will  not  let  you  pass ; 
Sinners  then  in  vain  will  call, 

(Tho'  they  now  despise  his  grace,) 
Rocks  and  mountains  on  us  fall, 

And  hide  us  from  his  face! 

5  But  as  yet  there  is  a  hope, 

You  may  his  mercy  know ; 
Tho'  his  arm  be  lifted  up, 

He  still  forbears  the  blow. 
'Twas  for  sinners  Jesus  died, 

Sinners  he  invites  to  come 
None  who  come  shall  be  denied; 

He  says,  There  still  is  room. 

all  c.  m. 

1  ^WEET  rivers  of  redeeming  love, 
^  Lie  just  before  mine  eye  ; 

Had  I  the  pinions  of  a  dove, 

I'd  to  those  rivers  fly. 
I'd  rise  superior  to  my  pain, 

With  joy  outstrip  the  win,*'  . 
I'd  cross  bold  Jordan's  stoT        'main 

And  leave  the  world    bejimd. 

2  While  I'm  imprisor\d  here  b(jl 

In  anguish,  P?         and  smart 

W,imn  i         -  troubleG  l  fore?0' 
T    A    1    A°-  'e  surrounds  mv  heart ; 

F  ^     jst  shadows  of  the"  night, 
j  t,     .ih  mounts  the  upper  sky  ; 
jien  behold  my  heart's  delight. 
And  would  rejoice  to  die. 


S.  B.  Prosperity  of  Zion. 

3  A  few  more  days,  or  years  at  most, 

My  troubles  will  be  o'er  ; 
I  hope  to  join  the  heav'nly  host 

On  Canaan's  happy  shore : 
My  rapt'rous  soul  shall  drink  and  feast, 

In  love's  unbounded  sea  ; 
The  glorious  hope  of  endless  rest, 

Is  ravishing  to  me. 


<§>0  C.  M.-Part  First, 

1  HHHAT  glorious  dav  is  drawing  nigh, 

-H-    When  Zion's  light  shall  come; 
She  shall  arise  and  shine  on  high, 

Bright  as  the  rising  sun  ; 
The  north  and  south  their  sons  resign, 

And  earth's  foundations  bend, 
Adorn'd  as  a  bride,  Jerusalem 

All  glorious  shall  descend. 

2  The  King  who  wears  the  glorious  crown, 

The  azure  flaming  bow, 
The  holy  city  shall  bring  down. 

To  bless  the  church  below ; 
When  Zion's  bleeding  conq'ring  King, 

Shall  sin  and  death  destroy, 
The  morning  stars  shall  t"gether  sing, 

And  Zion  shout  for  joy. 

3  The  holy  bright  musician  band, 

Who  sing  on  harps  of  gold, 
Just  by  the  course  along  they  stand,. 

Their  gentle  numbers  roll ; 
Descending  with  such  melting  strains,. 

Jehovah  they  adore : 
Such  shouts  thro'  earth's  extended  plains* 

Were  never  heard  before. 


Prosperity  of  Zion.  S.  B. 

31  C.  M.— Part  Second. 

1  T  ET  Satan  rage  and  boast  no  more, 
JLi  Nor  think  his  reign  is  long  ; 
Tho'  saints  are  feeble,  weak,  and  poor, 

Their  great  Redeemer's  strong  ; 
In  storms  he  is  their  hiding  place, 

A  covert  from  the  wind; 
A  stream  from  th'  rock  i'  th'  wilderness, 

Runs  thro'  this  weary  land. 

2  This  crystal  stream  runs  down  from  heav'n, 

It  issues  from  the  throne  ; 
The  floods  of  strife  away  are  driven, 

The  church  becomes  but  one  : 
That  peaceful  union  she  shall  know, 

And  live  upon  his  love  ; 
And  shout  and  sing  his  name  below, 

As  angels  do  above. 

3  A  thousand  years  shall  roll  around, 

The  church  shall  be  complete  : 
Call'd  by  the  trumpet's  glorious  sound, 

Their'Saviour  for  to  meet; 
They  rise  with  joy,  and  mount  on  high, 

Thev  fly  to  Jesu's  arms  ; 
And  gaze' with  wonder  and  delight, 

On  their  beloved's  charms. 


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i  rp 


**\        4  S's  and  2  Vs.— Part  First. 
HE  Lord's  into  his  garden  come, 


The  spices  yield  a  rich  perfume, 
The  lilies  grow  and  thrive; 
Refreshing  streams  of  grace  divine, 
From  Jesus  flow,  that  living  Vine 
Which  makes  the  dead  revive. 

2  0,  that  this  dry  and  barren  ground, 
With  springs  of  water  may  be  found, 
And  fruitful  soil  become : 


S.  B.  Garden  of  the  Lord. 

The  desert  blooms,  the  Lord  is  come, 
To  make  his  people  join  in  one, 
And  party  zeal  begone. 

3  That  glorious  day  is  rolling  on, 
That  gracious  work  is  now  begun, 

My  soul  a  witness  is ; 
I  taste  and  know  that  grace  is  free, 
And  all  mankind,  as  well  as  me, 

May  come  to  Christ,  and  live. 

4  The  worst  of  sinners  here  may  find 
A  Saviour,  pitiful  and  kind, 

Who  will  them  all  receive: 
None  are  too  vile  who  will  repent ; 
Out  of  one  sinner  legions  went, 

The  Lord  did  him  relieve. 

5  If  sinners  only  knew  their  Lord, 

Or  could  but  taste  his  gracious  word, 

His  sweet  forgiving  love  ; 
They'd  rush  thro'  storms  of  ev'ry  kind, 
And  leave  all  earthly  cares  behind, 
To  gain  a  crown  above. 


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4  S'*  and  2  Vs.— Part  Second. 


1  ipiOME,  brethren  dear,  who  know  the  Lord, 
%J   Who  taste  the  sweets  of  Jesu's  word, 

In  Jesu's  ways  go  on  ; 
Our  poverty  and  trials  here, 
Will  only  make  us  richer  there, 

When  we  arrive  at  home. 

2  We  feel  that  heav'n  is  now  begun, 
It  issues  from  th'  eternal  throne, 

From  Jesu's  throne  on  high ; 
It  comes  in  floods  we  can't  contain, 
We  drink,  and  drink,  and  drink  again, 

And  yet  we  still  are  dry. 


Land  of  Pure  Delight.  S.  B 

3  But  when  to  that  bright  world  we  come, 
And  all  surround  the  glorious  throne, 

We'll  drink  a  fuli  supply  ; 
Jesus  will  lead  his  rausom'd  forth, 
To  living  streams  of  richest  worth, 

That  never  will  run  dry. 

4  0,  then  we'll  shine,  and  shout,  and  sing, 
And  make  the  heavenly  arches  ring, 

When  all  the  saints  get  home : 
Come  on,  come  on,  my  brethren  dear, 
We  soon  shall  meet  together  there, 

For  Jesus  bids  us  come. 

5  Amen  !  amen !  my  soul  replies, 

I'm  bound  to  meet  him  in  the  skies, 

And  claim  a  mansion  there  : 
Now  here's  my  heart,  and  here's  my  hand, 
To  meet  you  in  the  heavenly  land. 

Where  we  shall  part  no  more. 

o4  C.  M. 

1  qpHERE  is  a  land  of  pure  delight, 

-H-    Where  saints  immortal  reign; 
Infinite  day  excludes  the  night, 
And  pleasures  banish  pain. 

2  There  everlasting  spring  abides, 

And  never  with'ring  flowers  : 

Death,,  like  a  narrow  sea,  divides 

This  heav'nly  land  from  ours. 

3  Sweet  fields  beyond  the  swelling  flood, 

Stand  drest  in  living  green: 
So  to  the  Jews  old  Canaan  stood, 
While  Jordan  roll'd  between. 

4  But,  tirn'rous  mortals  start  and  shrink, 

To  cross  this  narrow  sea, 
And  linger,  shiv'ring  on  the  brink, 
And  fear  to  launch  awav. 


S.  B.  Wheat  and  Tares. 

5  Could  we  but  make  those  doubts  remove, 

Those  gloomy  doubts  that  rise, 
And  view  the  Canaau  that  we  love, 
With  unbeclouded  eyes — 

6  Could  we  but  climb  were  Moses  stood, 

And  view  the  landscape  o'er — 
Not  Jordan's  stream,  nor  death's  cold  flood, 
Should  fright  us  from  the  shore. 


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L.  M. 


1  npHIS  is  the  field— the  world  below, 

-3-    In  which  the  sower  came  sow : 
Jesus  the  Wheat — satan  the  tares  ; 
For  so  the  word  of  God  declares. 

Cho.  And  soon  the  reaping  time  toill  come, 
And  angels  shout  the  harvest  home* 

2  Most  awful  truth !  and  is  it  so  ? 
Must  all  the  world  the  harvest  know  ? 
Is  every  man  a  wheat  or  tare  ? 

Then  for  the  harvest,  0  prepare — &c. 

3  To  love  my  sins — a  saint  t 'appear — 
To  grow  with  wheat,  and  be  a  tare — 
May  serve  me  while  on  earth  below, 
Where  tares  and  wheat  together  grow — &c. 

4  But,  all  who  truly  righteous  be, 

Their  Father's  kingdom  then  shall  see ; 

Shine  like  the  sun  for  ever  there: 

He  that  hath  ears,  then  let  him  hear — &c. 


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P.  M. 


'AND'RING  pilgrims,  mourning  Christians, 
Weak  and  tempted  lambs  of  Christ, 
Who  endure  great  tribulation, 
And  with  griefs  are  much  distress'd; 


Christ's  Invitation.  S.  B. 

Christ  has  sent  me  to  invite  you, 

To  a  rich  and  costly  feast; 
Let  not  shame  nor  pride  prevent  you ; 

Come,  the  rich  provision  taste. 

2  If  your  heart  be  unbelieving, 

Doubting  Jesu's  pard'ning  love, 
Lie  hard  by  Bethesda,  waiting 

'Till  the  troubl'd  waters  move. 
If  no  one  appear  to  help  you, 

All  their  efforts  prove  but  talk  ; 
Jesus,  Jesus !  he  will  cleanse  you : 

Rise,  take  up  your  bed,  and  walk. 

3  If,  like  Peter,  you  are  sinking 

In  the  sea  of  unbelief, 
Wait  with  patience,  (constant  praying,, 

Christ  will  grant  you  sweet  relief- 
He  will  give  you  grace  and  glory, 

All  your  wants  shall  be  suppli'd  ; 
Canaan,  Canaan,  lies  before  you ! 

Rise,  and  cross  the  swelling  tide. 

4  Death  shall  not  destroy  your  comfort; 

Christ  shall  guide  you  through  the  gloom ; 
Down  he'll  send  a  heav'nly  concert, 

To  convey  you  to  your  home. 
There  you'll  spend  your  days  in  pleasure, 

Free  from  every  want  and  care ; 

Come,  0  come,  my  blessed  Saviour! 

Fain  my  spirit  would  be  there. 

Cho.  Pm  bound  for  the  kingdom, 

Will  you  go  to  glory  with  me  ? 
Halleluia,  praise  the  Lord. 

Si  P.  M. 

1  rilHE    voice   of  free  grace  cries,  Escape   to 
A  the  mountain, 

For  Adam's  lost  race  he  has  open'd  a  fountain, 


S.  B.  Salvation  through  Christ. 

For  sin  and  uncleanness,  and  every  transgression, 
His  blood  flows  so  freely  in  streams  of  salvation. 
Halhluia  to  the  Lamb,  who  has  bought  us  a  pardon: 
We'll  praise  him  again  when  toe  pass  over  Jordan. 

2  This  fountain's  so  wide,  we  may  all  find  salvation ; 

In  Jesus's  side  there  is  plenteous  redemption; 

Tho'  your  sins  be  increased  as  high  as  a  mountain, 

His  blood  can  remove  them — it  streams  from  the 

fountain.  Halleluia,  &c. 

In  Jesus  rejoice,  triumphantly  glorious  ; 
O'er  sin,  death,  and  hell,  he  is  more  than  vic- 
torious ; 
With  shouting  proclaim,  Oh,  trust  in  his  passion! 
We  all  may  be  sav'd  with  a  certain  salvation:  &c. 

I  Our  Jesus  proclaims  his  name  all  victorious, 
He  reigns  over  all,  and  his  kingdom  is  glorious: 
To  Jesus  our  King,  the  great  congregation 
With  triumph  will  sing,  in  ascribing  salvation :  &c. 

OnZion  we  shall  stand  when  escap'd  to  the  shore, 
With  palms  in  our  hands  we  will  praise  him  the 

more: 
We'll  range  the  sweet  plains  on  the  banks  of 

the   river, 
And  sing  of  salvation  for  ever  and  ever:  &c. 


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P.  M. 


WHAT  sound  is  this  salutes  my  ear? 
Methinks  its  Jubal's  trump  I  hear; 
Long  look'd  for  now  is  come — 
It  shakes  the  heaven,  earth,  and  sea, 
Proclaims  the  year  of  Jubilee  : 
Return,  ye  exiles,  home. 

!  Behold  the  new  Jerusalem, 
Illuminated  by  the  Lamb, 

In  glory  doth  appear — 


Jubilee.  S.  B. 

Fair  Zion  rising  from  the  tombs, 
To  meet  the  Bridegroom,  lo,  she  comes, 
And  hails  the  Jub'lee  year ! 

J  King  Jesus  takes  her  in  his  arms : 
Transported  with  his  lovely  charms, 
She  thus  begins  to  sing — 
'  The  howling  winter's  gone  and  past ; 
The  smiling  season's  come  at  last ; 
Behold  the  rosy  spring!' 

4  The  lark  and  linnet  gladly  sing, 
(While  hills  and  vales  around  them  ring,) 

'Scap'd  from  the  fowler's  snare  ; 
A  thousand  years  she  here  shall  dwell, 
And  sing,  while  satan's  chain'd  in  hell  ; 

Which  ends  the  Jub'lee  year. 

5  The  dragon  is  let  loose  once  more  ; 
All  round  the  earth  his  trumpets  roar, 

And  is  for  war  again: 
But,  he  that  sits  upon  the  throne, 
Drives  satan  and  his  armies  down, 

To  plough  the  fiery  main. 


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C.  M. 


"HILE  Jesus  dwelt  on  earth  below, 
Among  the  sons  of  men, 
He  spar'd  no  pains  to  let  them  know, 
They  must  be  born  again. 

We  all  have  broke  Jehovah's  laws, 

And  guilty  must  remain  ; 
Condemn'd  to  all  the  pains  of  hell, 

Till  we  are  born  again, 

Alas!  whate'er  good  works  we  do, 

His  favour  to  obtain, 
They  can't  our  sinful  hearts  renew: 

We  must  be  born  asrain. 


S.  B.  The  Rock. 

4  Were  we  baptiz'd  a  thousand  times, 

It  would  be  all  in  vain  ; 
This  cannot  wash  away  our  crimes: 
We  must  be  born  again. 

5  This  is  Jehovah's  great  decree; 

He  always  will  maintain, 
That  sinners,  such  as  you  and  me, 
Must  all  be  bom  again. 

6  The  word  of  God  is  firm  and  sure, 

And  always  will  remain: 
Eternal  wrath  we  must  endure, 
Unless  we're  born  again. 

7  There's  but  one  way  fur  our  escape 

From  everlasting  pain  ; 
And  that  is,  through  the  narrow  gate, 
Of  being  bom  again. 

4U  L.  M.— Part  First. 

1  "IIJE'VE  found  the  rock !  (the  travellers  cried, 
V?  0  glory!  halleluia. 

The  precious  stone  the  prophets  tried: 
Come,  sinners,  taste  the  balmy  dew, 
Which  flows  from  Christ,  who  died  for  you. 
Sing  glory !  halleluia. 

2  This  costly  mixture  cures  the  soul — &c. 
Which  sin  and  guilt  have  made  so  foul. 
Sinners,  repent — believe  in  God, 

And  wash  in  Christ's  atoning  blood — &c. 

3  0  hearken,  then!  'tis  Christ  says,  'Come!' 
The  bride  is  ready:  let  us  run, 

For  shelter  in  his  bleeding  side: 
The  fountain  still  is  open  wide — &c. 

4  In  him  what  glory  for  the  soul ! 
Come,  mourners,  feel  the  torrent  roll ! 
Welcome,  dear  friends!  'tis  joy,  'tis  heav'n, 
To  know  and  feel  your  sins  forgiv'n — &c. 


African  Hymn.  S.  B. 

5  With  that  blest  sight  we'll  soar  away, 
Enraptur'd  with  eternal  day ! 
Come,  children,  view  your  Maker  stand, 
With  palms  of  vict'ry  in  his  hand — &c. 


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L.  M. — Pari  Second. 

1  £\  COUNT  this  world  below  as  dross! 
V^  In  hope  of  joy,  sustain  the  cross  ! 
Who  bear  the  cross,  shall  wear  the  crown, 
And  on  their  Father's  throne  sit  down — &c. 

2  In  hope  of  that  ecstatic  joy, 
Let  us  our  every  hour  employ ; 
And  if  we  to  the  end  endure, 

The  crown  of  life  for  us  is  sure — &c. 

3  His  fiery  chariots  now  do  wait, 

To  waft  us  through  th'  eternal  gate, 
Where  glitt'ring  millions  we  shall  join, 
To  sound  the  praise  of  love  divine — &c. 

4  'Tis  there  we'll  blow  the  golden  lute, 

And  praise  the  Lamb  who  gain'd  our  suit ! 
Hail !  great  Emanuel !  Lord  of  host ! 
Praise  Father,  Son,  and  Holy  Ghost! — &c. 


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C.  M.— Part  First. 

1  ^lOME,  all  ye  weary  travellers, 
^J  And  let  us  join  and  sing, 
The  everlasting  praises 

v    Of  Jesus  Christ  our  King : 
We've  had  a  tedious  journey, 

And  tiresome,  it  is  true  ; 
But  see  how  many  dangers 

The  Lord  has  brought  us  through. 

2  In  faith,  in  love,  in  patience, 

We  now  are  going  on 
The  pleasant  road  to  Canaan, 
Where  Jesus  Christ  is  goue, 


S.  B.  African  Hymn. 

In  peace  and  consolation 
We're  going  to  rejoice,      ' 
.    And  Jesus  and  his  people 
Shall  ever  be  our  choice. 

3  Sinners!  why  stand  ye  idle, 

While  we  do  march  along? 
Has  conscience  never  told  you 

That  you  are  going  wrong  ? 
Down  the  broad  road  to  ruin, 

To  bear  an  endless  curse  ? 
Forsake  your  ways  of  sinning, 

And  go  along  with  us. 

4  But  if  you  do  refuse  us, 

We'll  bid  you  now  farewell: 
We're  on  the  road  to  Canaan, 

And  you  the  way  to  hell ; 
We're  sorry  thus  to  leave  you, 

And  rather  you  would  go : 
Come,  try  a  bleeding  Saviour, 

And  feel  salvation  flow. 


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Part  Second. 


1  A  T  first  when  Jesus  found  us, 
■£&•  He  call'd  us  unto  him; 
And  pointed  out  the  danger 

Of  falling  into  sin  ; 
The  world,  the  flesh,  and  satan, 

Will  prove  to  us  a  snare, 
Except  we  do  reject  them, 

By  faith  and  humble  pray'r. 

2  But  by  our  disobedience, 

With  sorrow  we  confess, 
We  long  have  had  to  wander 

In  a  dark  wilderness: 
Where  we  might  soon  have  fainted 

In  that  enchanted  ground, 
But  now  and  then  a  cluster 

Of  pleasant  grapes  we  found. 


ZiorCs  Light.  S.  B. 


The  pleasant  road  to  Canaan 

Brings  life,  and  joy,  and  peace ; 
Revives  our  drooping  spirits.. 

And  faith  and  love  increase: 
We  confess  our  Lord  and  Master, 

And  run  at  his  command, 
And  hasten  on  our  journey 

Unto  the  promis'd  land. 

Oh,  sinners  !  be  alarmed 

To  see  your  dismal  state  ; 
Repent,  and  be  converted, 

Before  it  be  too  late  : 
Turn  to  the  Lord  by  praying, 

And  daily  search  his  word ; 
And  never  rest  contented, 

Until  you  find  the  Lord. 

Now  to  the  King  immortal, 

Be  everlasting  praise, 
For  in  his  holy  service 

We  mean  to  spend  out  days, 
Till  we  arrive  at  Canaan, 

That  glorious  world  above; 
With  everlasting  praises, 

Sing  his  redeeming  love. 


C.  M. 

1  A  RISE,  0  Zion  !  rise  and  shine  ! 
JOk.  Behold  thy  light  is  come  ! 

Thy  glorious  conqu'ring  King  is  near, 

To  take  his  exiles  home. 
His  trumpet's  sounding  through  the  sky, 

To  set  poor  captives  free  ; 
The  day  of  wonder  now  is  come, 

The  year  of  jubilee. 

2  Ye  heralds,  blow  your  trumpets  loud, 

The  earth  shall  know  her  doom  ; 
Go  spread  the  news  from  pole  to  pole, 
Behold  the  Judge  is  come! 


S.  B.  Gospel  News. 

Blow  out  the  sun,  burn  up  the  earth, 

Consume  the  rolling:  flood  ! 
While  every  star  shall  disappear, 

Go  turn  the  moon  to  blood  ! 

3  Arise,  ye  nations  under  ground ! 

Before  the  Judge  appear! 
All  tongues  and  languages  shall  come, 

Their  final  doom  to  hear  ! 
King  Jesus  on  his  dazzling  throne, 

Ten  thousand  angels  round  ; 
And  Gabriel,  with  a  silver  trump, 

Echoes  an  awful  sound. 

4  The  glorious  news  of  gospel  grace, 

To  sinners,  now  is  o'er; 
The  trump  in  Zion  now  is  still, 

And  to  be  heard  no  more  : 
The  watchmen  all  have  left  the  walls, 

And  with  the  flocks  above, 
On  Canaan's  happy  shore  they  sing, 

And  shout,  redeeming  love. 


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C.  M. 

TrE  gospel  news  is  sounding 
To  nations  far  and  near: 
Come  listen  to  the  echo, 

Now  while  'tis  sounding  here. 
It  brings  you  news  of  pardon, 

And  joy,  and  love,  and  peace, 
And  everlasting  happiness, 
If  you  will  it  embrace. 

You  all  may  come,  and  welcome; 

This  is  the  gospel  news  : 
So  life  and  death's  before  you : 

Come,  take  you  which  you  choose. 
I  pray  you  be  persuaded: 

Obey  the  gospel  call, 
And  taste  the  virtue  of  the  blood 

Of  him  who  died  for  all. 


Trumpet.  S.  B. 

3  The  way  you  now  are  traveling 

Leads  down  to  the  red  sea, 
Where  thousands  all  in  ruin  lie, 

Who  travell'd  the  broad  way. 
You're  on  the  brink  of  ruin 

And  everlasting  woe; 
And  turn  to  God  you  quickly  must, 

Or  down  to  hell  you'll  go. 

4  There  you  must  weep,  and  gnash  your  teeth, 

With  bitter  groans  and  cries  ; 
No  rest  you'll  have  by  day  or  night ; 

You'll  never  close  your  eyes. 
The  pains  of  death  will  pierce  your  soul, 

Yet  death  will  flee  away  ; 
And  though  in  flames  you  ever  burn, 

You'll  never  burn  away. 

5  The  gospel's  sent  to  save  you; 

The  kingdom's  near  at  hand : 
Repent,  and  be  converted, 

And  join  our  little  band. 
We're  marching  to  fair  Canaan, 

To  joys  at  God's  right  hand, 
Where  all  the  ransom'd  sons  of  God 

Around  the  throne  do  stand. 


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All  Vs. 


1  ^lOME,  and  taste  along  with  me, 

^  Glory,  glory,  glory! 

Consolation  flowing  free, 

Praise  him,  halleluia ! 
From  our  Father's  wealthy  throne, 

Glory,  &c. 
Sweeter  than  the  honey-comb, 

Praise,  &c. 

Blow  ye  the  trumpet,  Glory,  glory,  glory, 
Jesus  Christ  has  died  for  you,  Praise  him,  halleluia. 


S.  B.  Trumpet. 

2  Wherefore  should  I  feast  alone? 
Two  are  better  far,  than  one; 

The  more  come  in,  with  free  good  will, 
Make  the  banquet  sweeter  still — &c. 

3  Now  I  go  to  heaven's  door, 
Asking  for  a  little  more : 
Jesus  gives  a  double  share, 
Calling  me  his  chosen  heir — &c. 

4  Goodness  running  like  a  stream, 
Through  the  new  Jerusalem ; 

And  now  by  constant  breaking  forth, 
Sweetens  earth  and  heaven  both — &c. 

5  Heaven  here,  and  heaven  there, 
Comforts  flowing  every  where: 
This  I  boldly  do  profess, 

That  my  soul  has  got  a  taste — &c. 

6  Now  I  go  rejoicing  home, 
From  the  banquet  of  perfume : 
Finding  manna  on  the  road, 
Dropping  from  the  mount  of  God — &c. 

7  Saints  in  glory  sing  aloud, 
Now  they  are  the  heirs  of  God  ; 
Coming  in  at  heaven's  door, 
Making  of  the  number  more — &c. 

8  Soon  in  heaven  we  shall  be, 
There  our  smiling  Saviour  see  ; 
Palms  of  vict'ry  in  our  hands ; 
Shining  millions  round  us  stand — &c. 

9  Kingdoms  we  shall  have  above, 
Feast  upon  redeeming  love : 
Crowns  of  gold  we  there  shall  wear, 
All  our  Father's  blessings  share— &c. 


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Preachers.  S.  B. 

C.  M. 


1  A  RISE,  ye  servants  of  the  Lord, 
-flk.     Arise,  his  handmaids  too, 
And  preach  to  all  his  sacred  word, 

And  set  the  prize  in  view. 

2  A  kingdom  offer,  and  a  crown, 

With  truth  and  righteousness, 
And  bring  by  faith,  the  blessing  down, 
The  floods  of  saving  grace. 

3  The  seed  of  life  eternal  sow, 

In  every  waiting  heart; 
Our  God  will  make  the  harvest  grow, 
And  all  his  love  impart. 

4  Both  sons  and  daughters  shall  arise, 

With  peace  and  pardon  blest ; 
And  you  shall  share  above  the  skies, 
An  everlasting  rest. 


S.  M. 

"OW  beauteous  are  their  feet 
Who  stand  on  Zion's  hill!    ' 
Who  bring  salvation  on  their  tongues, 
And  words  of  peace  reveal ! 

2  How  charming  is  their  voice, 

How  sweet  the  tidings  are ! 
Zion,  behold  thy  Saviour  King! 
He  reigns  and  triumphs  here! 

3  How  happy  are  our  ears, 

That  hear  the  joyful  sound, 
Which  kings  and  prophets  waited  for, 
And  sought,  but  never  found. 

4  How  blessed  are  our  eyes, 

That  see  this  heav'nly  light! 
Prophets  and  kings  desir'd  it  long, 
But  died  without  the  sight. 


S.  B.  The  Redeemer. 

5  The  watchmen  join  their  voice, 

And  joyful  tidings  bring ; 
Jerusalem  breaks  forth  in  songs, 
And  deserts  learn  to  sing. 

6  The  Lord  makes  bare  his  arm, 

Through  all  the  earth  abroad: 
Let  ev'ry  nation  now  behold 
Their  Saviour,  and  their  God. 


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C  Iff. 


1  "jOEYOND  the  glittering  starry  skies, 
JS-#  Far  as  th'  eternal  hills, 

There  in  those  boundless  worlds  of  light, 
My  great  Redeemer  dwells. 

2  Legions  of  angels,  strong  and  fair, 

In  countless  armies  shine, 
At  his  right  hand  with  golden  harps, 
To  offer  songs  divine. 

3  Hail,  Prince !  they  cry,  for  ever  hail ! 

Whose  unexampled  love, 
CauVd  him  to  quit  those  glorious  realms, 
And  royalties  above. 

4  Through  all  his  travels  here  below, 

They  did  his  steps  attend  : 
Oft  wond'ring  how,  and  where,  at  length, 
The  mystic  scene  would  end. 

5  They  saw  his  heart  transflx'd  with  wounds, 

With  !ove  and  grief  rim  o'er; 
They  saw  him  break  die  bands  of  death, 
Which  none  e'er  broke  before. 

6  They  brought  his  chariot  from  above, 

To  bear  him  to  his  throne  ; 
Clapp'd  their  triumphant  wings,  and  cry'd, 
The  glorious  work  is  done  ! 


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Millennial.  S.  B. 


P.  M. 


1  T'M    glad   I   ever   saw  the  day — Sing  glory, 
-i-  glory,  glory, 

We  ever  met  to  sing  and  pray — &c. 

I've  glory,  glory  in  my  soul — Sing  glory,  &c. 

Which  makes  me  praise  my  Lord  so  bold — &c. 

2  I  hope  to  praise  him  when  I  die — In  glory,  &c. 
And  shout  salvation  as  I  fly — To  glory,  &c. 
Sing  glory,  glory,  through  the  air — Glory,  &c. 
And  meet  my  Father's  children  there — In  glo- 
ry, &c. 

3  A  few  more  rising  suns  at  most — Sing  glory, 

glory,  &c. 

Will  land   me  on  fair  Canaan's  coast — In  glo- 
ry, &c. 

There  on  mount  Zion  I  shall  stand — Glory,  &c. 

Crown  on  my  head,  and  harp  in  hand — Sing,  &c. 

4  There  I  shall  sing  the  song  of  praise — In  glo- 

ry, &c. 
With    Jesus    Christ,    my    hiding    place — Sing 

glory,  &c. 
And  spend  a  long  eternity — Sing  glory,  &c. 
In  praising  on  the  heav'nly  key — In  glory,  &c. 

5  With  Abraham  and  Isaac  too — Sing  glory,  &c. 
And   we    have  got   the    prize   in    view — Sing 

glory,  &c. 
Come  on,  my  friends,  let's  mend  our  pace — &c. 
For  we  shall  see  him  face  to  face — In  glory,  &c. 

6  Come,   sinners,   come  along  with  us — To  glo- 

ry, &c. 
For    there  is    room,   in   that   blest    house — In 

glory,  &c. 
Repent,  believe  for  holiness — Glory,  &c. 
And  you  shall  go  and  sing  with  us — The  song 

of  glory,  &c. 


S.  B.  Lovefeasty  or  Class. 

7  There  Jesus  sits  upon  his  throne — In  glory,  &c. 
And  he  shall    bring  his   exiles   home — To  glo- 
ry, &e. 

He'll  raise  the  top-stone,  shouting  grace — &c. 
While  our  hosannas   fill  the  place — With  glo- 
ry, &c. 

8  Higher,   still  higher  swells  the  strain — In  glo- 

ry &c. 
The  Lamb  shall  ever,  ever  reign — In  glory,  &c. 
There  bursting  joys  the  note  prolong — Glory,  &c. 
And  halleluias  crown  the  song — Of  glory,  &c. 

51  P.  M. 

1  TS  there  any  body  here  like  weeping  Mary  ? 
-M-  Call  to  my  Jesus,  and  he'll  draw  nigh ; 

0  glory,  glory,  halleluia, 

Glory  be  to  God  who  rules  on  high. 

2  Is  there  any  body  here  like  sinking  Peter? 

3  Is  there  any  body  here  like  blind  Bartimeus? 

4  Is  there  any  body  here  like  faithless  Thomas? 

5  Is  there  any  body  here  that  wants  salvation? 


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P.  M. 

1  ^lOME,  my  brethren,  let  us  try, 
^J  For  a  little  season, 

Every  burden  to  lay  by  ; 

Come,  and  let  us  reason: 
What  is  it  that  casts  you  down? 

What  are  they  that  grieve  you  ? 
Speak,  and  let  the  worst  be  known; 

Speaking  may  relieve  you. 

2  Christ  at  times  by  faith  I  view, 

And  it  doth  relieve  me ; 
But  my  doubts  return  anew  ; 
These  are  they  that  grieve  me: 


Camp-Meeting  Hymn.  S.  B. 

Troubled  like  the  restless  seas, 

Feeble,  faint,  and  fearful ; 
Plagu'd  with  every  sore  disease, 

How  can  I  be  cheerful  ? 

Think  on  what  your  Saviour  bore, 

In  the  gloomy  garden ; 
Sweating  blood  at  every  pore, 

To  procure  your  pardon  ! 
View  him  nail'd  on  yonder  tree, 

Bleeding,  groaning,  grieving  ! 
See,  he  suffered  this  for  thee ; 

Therefore  be  believing.  a.  a  H.  B. 


Q&o 


L.  M. 


1  "¥Jj7"HEN  I  survey  the  wondrous  cross, 

f  T     On  which  the  Prince  of  Glory  died, 
My  richest  gain  I  count  but  loss, 
And  pour  contempt  on  all  my  pride. 

2  See,  from  his  head,   his  hands,  his  feet, 

Sorrow  and  love  flow  mingled  down  ; 
Did  e'er  such  love  and  sorrow  meet, 
Or  thorns  compose  so  rich  a  crown  ? 

3  Were  the  whole  realm  of  nature  mine, 

That  were  a  present  far  to  small ; 
Love  so  amazing,  so  divine, 

Demands  my  soul,  my  life,  my  all. 


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4  8's  and  2  6ys. 


CAMP  Meetings  with  success  are  crown'd 
The  wilderness  and  barren  ground 
Now  blossom  as  the  rose  ; 
The  spices  yield  a  rich  perfume, 
The  rising  lilies  kindly  bloom, 
And  heavenly  wisdom  grows. 


S.  B.  Prayer  for  Revival. 

2  The  num'rous  praying,  preaching  host, 
Baptized  with  the  Holy  Ghost, 

The  heavenly  standard  raise: 
They  preach,  and  pray,  and  sweetly  sing, 
And  hills,  and  fields,  and  vallies  ring, 

With  the  Creator's  praise. 

3  Now,  sinners  turning  to  the  Lord, 
And  falling  down  beneath  the  word, 

For  mercy  loudly  cry  ; 
But  when  they  Jaste  his  pard'ning  love, 
And  feel  the  witness  from  above, 

They  rise,  and  shout  for  joy. 

4  To  him  who  does  our  hearts  inspire, 
Baptizes  all  our  souls  with  fire, 

And  makes  us  meet  for  Heaven; 
To  Christ,  the  Lord,  who  reigns  on  high, 
Who  rules  the  ocean,  earth,  and  sky, 

Be  endless  praises  given.  h.  b. 


«3& 


P.  M. 


1  rglHE  harvest  fields  are  whitening, 

-■-  The  labourers  are  few  ; 
The  rising  sun  is  bright'ning, 

The  Master  calls  for  you  : 
The  first  ripe  fruits  appearing, 

Require  your  instant  care ; 
The  wheat  its  brightness  bearing, 

Calls  for  your  labours  here. 

2  See,  how  the  fields  are  bending 

With  loads  of  golden  grain ; 
The  love  of  God  descending, 

Enlivens  all  the  plain  : 
Your  fleeting  lives  are  wasting; 

Arise,  and  come  away  ; 
The  day  of  God  is  hasting 

The  awful  Judgement  Day. 


Prayer  for  Revival.  S.  B 

3  The  world  will  then  be  burning, 

While  sinners  quake  with  fear. 
But  you  with  sheaves  returning, 

Will  see  the  Lord  appear  ; 
And  in  his  glory  shining, 

You'll  with  the  reapers  come, 
And  with  archangels  joining, 

You'll  shout  the  harvest  home.  h.  b. 

DO  P.  M.— Part  First. 

1  ^SAVIOUR,  visit  thy  plantation, 
£-5  Send  us  now  a  gracious  rain : 
All  will  come  to  desolation, 

Unless  thou  return  again. 

Cho.     Pour   thy  Spirit,  pour  thy  Spirit, 
Into  every  longing  breast; 
And  begin  in  this  good  hour. 
To  revive  thy  work  afresh. 

2  Keep  no  longer  at  a  distance, 

Shine  upon  us  from  on  high, 
Lest  for  want  of  thine  assistance, 
Every  plant  should  droop  and  die. 

3  Surely  once  thy  garden  flourish'd, 

Every  part  look'd  gay  and  green  ; 
Then  thy  word  our  spirits  nourish'd : 
Happy  seasons  we  have  seen. 

4  But  a  drought  has  since  succeeded, 

And  a  sad  decline  we  see ; 
Lord,  thy  help  is  greatly  needed! 
Help  can  only  come  from  thee. 


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P.  M Part  Second. 


I   "1J|7"HERE  are  those  we  counted  Leaders, 
▼  ▼     Fill'd  with  zeal,  and  love,  and  truth? 
Old  professors,  tall  as  cedars, 
Bright  examples  to  our  youth. 


S.  B.  Farewell. 

Cho.         Pour  thy  Spirit,  pour  thy  Spirit, 
Into  every  longing  breast; 
And  begin  in  this  good  hour. 
To  revive  thy  work  afresh. 

2  Some  in  whom  we  once  delighted, 

We  shall  meet  no  more  below ; 

Some,  alas !  we  fear  are  blighted  ; 

Scarce  a  single  leaf  they  show. 

3  Younger  plants,  the  sight  how  pleasant, 

Cover'd  thick  with  blossoms  stood; 
But  they  cause  us  grief  at  present, 
Frosts  have  nipt  them  in  the  bud. 

4  Gracious  Saviour !  hasten  hither  ; 

Thou  canst  make  them  bloom  again ; 
0  permit  them  not  to  wither  ; 
Let  not  all  our  hopes  be  vain. 

5  Let  our  mutual  love  be  fervent, 

Make  us  prevalent  in  prayer  : 
Keep  each  one  esteem'd  thy  servant, 
From  the  world's  bewitching  snare. 

6  Break  the  tempter's  fatal  power, 

Turn  the  stony  heart  to  flesh ; 
And  begin  from  this  good  hour, 
To  revive  thy  work  afresh. 


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4  Lines  Vs. 


1  TjT^ARE  ye  well,  ye  fav'rite  few, 
-S?     I  must  bid  you  all  adieu  ! 
But  the  Lord  is  with  you  still : 
Fear  you  not,  but  fare  you  well ! 

2  Fare  ye  well,  ye  little  flock, 
Whom  the  world  revile  and  mock 
Keep  the  way  to  endless  bliss, 
Then  you  cannot  fare  amiss. 


Ambassadors.  S.  B. 

3  Fare  ye  well,  my  Lord's  elect ! 
Trials  you  must  all  expect, 

From  the  world,  the  flesh,  and  hell, 
But  the  faithful  shall  fare  well. 

4  You  who  taste  a  Saviour's  love, 
Feel  his  drawings  from  above, 
Still  endeavour  to  excel ; 

You  shall  finally  fare  well. 

5  Feeble  souls,  with  fears  opprest, 
Jesus  bears  you  on  his  breast ; 
He  will  all  your  foes  dispel  ; 
Fear  ye  not,  but  fare  you  well. 

6  When  a  few  more  storms  are  o'er, 
We  shall  meet  to  part  no  more  ; 
Meet,  with  Jesus  Christ  to  dwell, 
In  a  world  where  all  fare  well. 


59 


P.  M. 


1  ipEAUTEOUS  are  the  feet  of  those, 
-&%  Who  on  the  mountains  move, 
Winning  souls  to  Christ,  the  Lord : 

We  welcome  such  in  love. 

Halleluia,  praise  the  Lord. 

2  Happy  few  who  wield  the  sword, 

Whom  Jesus  doth  approve  ; 
Winning  souls  to  Christ,  the  Lord: 
We  welcome  such  in  love — &c. 

3  Blest  ambassadors  of  God, 

Who  every  blessing  prove. 
Cleansed  in  the  purple  flood : 
We  welcome  such  in  love — &c. 

4  We  receive  the  messengers, 

From  Jesus'  courts  above, 
Joyfully :  blest  harbingers  ! 
We  welcome  such  in  love — &e. 


S.  B.  Vineyard. 

60  L.  M. 

1  TOROM  all  that  dwell  below  the  skies, 
-*-     Let  the  Creator's  praise  arise : 

Let  the  Redeemer's  name  be  sung, 
In  every  land  by  every  tongue. 

2  Eternal  are  thy  mercies,  Lord, 
Eternal  truth  attends  thy  word ! 

Thy  praise  shall  sound  from  shore  to  shore, 
Till  suns  shall  rise  and  set  no  more. 

O  1  Vs  and  6V 

1  lf\0  labour  in  the  vineyard, 
*L%    You'll  find  a  sure  reward; 
You  hear  a  whisper  inward, — 

It  is  your  dying  Lord. 

2  His  voice  to  you  is  calling, 

Why  stand  you  here  all  day  ? 
The  aged  poor  are  falling ; 

Go  work,  and  watch,  and  pray. 

3  The  infant  buds  are  blooming, 

Go  prune  each  rising  shoot; 
The  vintage  day  is  coming ; 
Go  load  yourself  with  fruit. 

4  And  call  your  friends  and  neighbours, 

To  share  this  work  of  love ; 
Till  resting  from  your  labours, 
You  shine  with  Christ  above. 


wm  6  s'.s. 

AGAIN  with  wonder  and  delight, 
To  God  we  now  our  voices  raise  ; 
Our  ransom'd  powers  shall  all  unite 

To  speak  the  great  Creator's  praise  ; 
To  him  alone  the  praise  belongs: 
He  is  the  theme  of  all  our  songs. 


Love-Feast.  S.  B 

2  'Twas  he  who  call'd  us  from  the  womb, 

And  gently  sooth'd  our  little  fears  ; 
Tho'  oft  our  minds  to  earth  would  roam, 

His  mercy  crown'd  our  tender  years ; 
He  kept  us  in  our  infant  days, 
And  taught  us  how  to  lisp  his  praise. 

3  He  is  our  help  in  time  of  need ; 

Both  life  and  health  to  us  are  giv'n : 
On  temporal  food  our  bodies  feed  ; 

Our  souls  partake  the  bread  of  heav'n: 
From  him  our  every  blessing  flows, 
Ten  thousand  gifts  his  hand  bestows. 

4  How  oft  have  we  his  goodness  seen, 

And  feasted  on  his  tender  care ; 
He  has  our  kind  preserver  been, 

E'er  since  we  breath'd  the  vital  air : 
His  gentle  hand  supports  us  still, 
And  leads  us  to  his  holy  hill. 

i  y  ei 

-■-4  The  pious  Love-feast  keep  ; 
Rejoice  with  them  that  do  rejoice, 
And  weep  with  them  that  weep. 

2  'Twas  Jesus  Christ,  the  Father's  Son, 

Who  did  the  wine-press  tread; 
And  thro'  his  gracious  name  alone, 
Are  all  his  children  fed. 

3  Come,  brethren,  now  declare  his  love  ! 

Come,  sisters,  speak  his  praise  : 
He  sends  us  manna  from  above, 
And  lengthens  out  our  days. 

4  All  glory  be  to  Christ,  the  Lord, 

Who  shed  his  precious  blood, 
And  sends  his  Spirit,  and  his  word, 
To  bring  us  back  to  God  ! 


C.  M.—  Love-Feast. 
ET  all  who  make  the  Lord  their  choice, 


S.  B.  Preaching. 

64  s.  m. 

1  ^AVIOUR,  to  thee  I  bow, 
£3  Opprest  with  sin  and  pain; 
I  ask  thy  grace,  believing  now, 

Nor  can  I  ask  in  vain. 

2  Thou  lov'st  to  hear  me  cry  ; 

Though  I  deserve  thy  frown : 

Now  let  my  faith  ascend  the  sky, 

And  bring  the  blessing  down. 

3  I  long  to  hear  thee  say, 

My  vengeful  wrath  is  o'er  : 
Go  now  in  peace ;  pursue  thy  way  ; 
Believe,  and  sin  no  more. 


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4  8's  and  2  6's. 


1  nrSHY  sons  and  daughters,  Lord,  behold, 

J*.  More  precious  than  the  finest  gold, 
0  guide  them  with  thine  eye ! 

Thy  Holy  Spirit  richly  pour, 

And  fill  their  hearts,  this  gracious  hour, 
That  they  may  prophecy. 

2  May  signs  and  wonders  still  be  wrought, 
And  numbers,  by  their  preaching,  brought 

To  know  the  truth  divine  : 
May  all  the  powers  of  hell  give  way, 
And  thousands,  taught  to  sing  and  pray, 

In  holy  worship  join. 

3  Endue  them,  Lord,  with  power  and  grace, 
To  preach  thy  word  in  every  place, 

To  sinners,  born  to  die  ;         A 
Enlarge  their  power  of  doing  good, 
That  millions,  sprinkled  with  thy  blood, 

May  meet  thee  in  the  sky. 


Camp-Meeting.  S.  F.  * 

Bring  them  at  last  to  see  thy  face, 
And  triumph  in  redeeming  grace, 

With  all  thy  saints  in  light : 
And,  seated  round  thy  throne  divine, 
With  angels  and  archangels  join, 

To  worship  in  thy  sight.  H.  B. 


©  4  8's  and  2  6's. 


1  A  LMIGHTY  and  Eternal  God, 

Juk.  Look  from  the  place  of  thine  abode, 

On  us,  who  here  agree; 
Who  rise  on  faith's  triumphant  wings, 
And  mount  above  all  earthly  things, 

Thy  lovely  face  to  see. 

2  We  come  to  thee,  the  sinner's  Friend! 
Before  thy  gracious  throne  we  bend, 

And  pour  a  ceaseless  pray'r ; 
We  do  not  worship  thee  alone, 
In  temples  made  of  brick  or  stone, 

But  in  the  open  air. 

3  Camp-meetings  thou  delight'st  to  bless; 
Our  fathers,  in  the  wilderness, 

Laid  the  foundation  stone: 
Thou  didst  their  humble  hearts  inspire, 
And  we,  like  them,  have  caught  the  fire, 

And  make  salvation  known. 

4  And  while  we  now  thy  grace  proclaim, 
May  sinners  catch  the  heav'nly  flame, 

And  know  their  sins  forgiv'n. 
Now,  Lord,  thy  choicest  gifts  impart ; 
Write  thy  new  name  on  every  heart, 

And  make  us  meet  for  heav'n.  w.  s. 


S.  B.  Farewell. 


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L.  M. 

ESUS,  accept  my  longing  heart ; 


The  creatures  long  have  had  a  part ; 
But  now  to  thee  I  all  resign  ;  i 

0  take  it,  Lord,  and  seal  it  thine ! 

2  My  secret  thoughts,  tho'  dark  as  night, 
Are  all  expos'd  before  thy  sight : 
Thine  eye  has  all  my  wanderings  seen; 
Tbou  know'st  how  cold  my  love  has  been. 

3  But  still  I  feel  a  spark  within; 
0  let  it  burn  up  every  sin  ! 
My  littleness  of  love  I  mourn, 
And  fain  I  would  to  thee  return. 

4  Still.  Lord,  shall  I  ungrateful  be, 

And  love  the  creature  more  than  thee  ? 
Ah,  no,  I'll  give  my  wand'rings  o'er, 
And  pray  for  grace  to  love  thee  more. 


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4  7 '5. 

1  TC^ARE  ye  well,  ye  pious  band, 

Ja-     March  ye  on  for  Canaan's  land  ; 
Tread  on  all  the  powers  of  hell  : 
March  in  faith,  and  you'll  fare  well. 

2  Fare  ye  well,  brave  soldiers  dear, 
Crowns  of  life  ye  all  may  wear ; 
Christ  will  all  your  foes  repel: 
Fight  in  faith,  and  you'll  fare  well. 

3  Fare  ye  well,  ye  saints  of  God, 
Wash'd  and  cleans'd  in  Jesus'  blood ; 
Strive  in  goodness  to  excel : 

Live  to  God,  and  you'll  fare  well. 

4  Fare  ye  well,  poor  sinners  too, 
Jesus  Christ  still  waits  far  you  ; 
Now  repent,  and  'scape  from  hell : 

Flee  to  Christ,  and  you'll  fare  well.       h.  b» 


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D 


Born  Again*  S.  B. 

C  M. 
IRECT  me  in  thy  way,  O  Lord, 


And  guide  me  in  the  race  ; 
That  I  may  feed  upon  thy  word, 
And  daily  grow  in  grace. 

2  May  wisdom  shine  upon  my  path, 

And  fill  my  soul  with  light ; 
Teach  me  to  walk  by  living  faith, 
And  act  as  in  thy  signt. 

3  May  hope  my  steadfast  anchor  prove, 

In  every  trying  hour  : 
Give  me  to  feel  thy  dying  love, 
And  know  thy  rising  power. 

4  Impart,  0  Lord,  thy  heavenly  grace, 

To  every  waiting  soul  ; 
And  may  the  fruits  of  righteousness 
Adorn  and  crown  the  whole! 

TO  CM. 

1  "VMTHE$  Nicodemus  came  by  night, 

"     To  see  the  Son  of  Man, 
Christ  show'd  him  by  the  gospel  light, 
He  must  be  born  again. 

2  A  kingdom,  Jesus  Christ  made  known, 

Which  always  shall  remain  ; 
But  we  can  never  share  his  throne, 
Unless  we're  born  again. 

3  Black  darkness  must  our  portion  be, 

If  we  in  sin  remain  ; 
God's  kingdom  we  can  never  see, 
Except  we're  born  again. 

4  But  sure  as  you  can  feel  the  wind, 

You  may  his  grace  obtain  ; 
You  may  with  Jesus  Christ  be  join'd, 
And  know  you're  bom  again. 


S.  B.  Pleasantness  of  Religion, 

5  From  every  sin  at  once  depart, 
And  cast  off  every  chain  ; 
Believe  in  Christ  with  all  your  heart, 
And  you'll  be  born  again.  H. 

#1  S.  M. 

1  |^OME,  ye  that  love  the  Lord, 
^•J  And  let  your  joys  be  known  ; 
Join  in  a  song  with  sweet  accord, 

While  ye  surround  the  throne. 
Let  those  refuse  to  sing, 

Who  never  knew  our  God; 
But  servants  of  the  heavenly  King, 

May  speak  their  joys  abroad. 

2  The  God  that  rules  on  high, 
That  all  the  earth  surveys, 

That  rides  upon  the  stormy  sky, 
And  calms  the  roaring  seas  ; 

This  awful  God  is  ours, 
Our  Father  and  our  Love ; 

He  will  send  down  his  heavenly  powers, 
To  carry  us  above. 

3  The  men  of  grace  have  found 
Glory  begun  beloAV  ; 

Celestial  fruit,  on  earthly  ground. 
From  faith  and  hope  may  grow. 

Then  let  our  songs  abound, 
And  every  tear  be  dry ; 

We're  marching  thro'  Emanuel's  ground, 
To  fairer  worlds  on  high. 


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1  *p1  REAT  Author  of  eternal  day, 
^JJ"  Disclose  the  beauties  of  thy  face ; 
Chase  all  the  gloom  of  guilt  away, 

And  shed  abroad  thy  heavenly  grace : 
Thou  great  victorious  Chief,  go  on, 
And  give  the  heathen  to  thy  Son. 


Invitation.  S.  B 

2  Now  let  thy  glorious  gospel  spread 

O'er  all  the  nations  here  below: 
Speak,  mighty  God,  and  raise  the  dead, 

And  to  the  world  salvation  show  ! 
Shed  forth  thy  light  and  truth  around, 
That  all  may  know  the  joyful  sound. 

3  Let  sinners  hear  thy  pardoning  voice, 

And  know,  and  feel  their  sins  forgiven  ; 
Bid  every  mourning  soul  rejoice, 

And  find  on  earth  the  way  to  heaven: 
With  purest  love  their  hearts  inspire, 
And  fill  the  world  with  heavenly  fire. 


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P.  M.— Part  First. 


OME,  ye  sinners,  Christ  has  suffer'd, 
You  from  every  sin  to  free  ; 
Life  eternal  now  is  oifer'd, . 

Through  his  death  upon  the  tree. 
Christ  will  give  you  consolation, 

If  from  sin  you  will  refrain. 
0  repent,  and  seek  salvation  ! 
Christ  the  Lord  is  come  to  reign  ! 

While  to  Jesus  you  are  strangers, 

You  no  comfort  can  enjoy : 
You're  expos'd  to  sin  and  dangers  ; 

Death  and  hell  before  you  lie  ! 
Can  you  bL»ar  God's  indignation  ? 

Can  you  dwell  in  endless  pain  ? — 0,  fec- 
it* you  feel  your  sins  a  burthen  ; 

If  you  are  with  griefs  opprest ; 
You  may  now  find  peace  and  pardon 

Christ  invites  you  to  his  breast. 
Can  you  slight  the  invitation  ? 

Crucify  your  Lord  again  ?— 0,  &c. 


S.  B.  Invitation. 


P.  M.— Part  Second. 

SINNERS,  you  will  soon  be  dying! 
Death  will  give  the  dreadful  wound ! 
Then  for  mercy  you'll  be  crying: 
Mercy  then  may  not  be  found  ! 
All  will  then  he  consternation  ; 

Worldly  prospects  will  be  vain. 
0  repent,  and  seek  salvation ! 

Christ  the  Lord  is  come  to  reign  ! 

Tho'  his  grace  you  long  have  slighted, 

He  receiveth  sinners  still  ; 
Thieves  and  harlots  are  invited  ! 

All  may  come,  whoever  will. 
O  how  free  the  invitation  ! 

Can  you  still  in  sin  remain  ? — 0  repent,  &c. 

Jesus  reigns,  and  saints  adore  him  ; 

Devils  tremble  at  his  rod  ! 
Angels  veil  their  face  before  him  : 

Worms  of  earth,  behold  your  God  ! 
Turn  to  Jesus,  every  nation  ! 

Let  his  love  each  heart  constrain — 0,  &c. 


C.  M. 

'E  seek  a  glorious  rest  above, 
A  land  of  endless  light  ; 
A  heaven  of  happiness  and  love, 
A  city  out  of  sight. 

We  seek  a  house  not  made  with  hands, 

Where  pleasures  never  die  ; 
Which  on  a  sure  foundation  stands — 

Eternal  in  the  sky. 

We  many  sore  temptations  meet, 

While  in  this  vale  of  woe  ; 
But  these  will  make  our  joys  more  sweet, 

When  we  to  glory  go. 


Preaching.  S.  B. 

4  Then  let  us  now,  as  soldiers,  fight 

Against  the  world  and  sin  ; 
For  if  we  keep  our  armour  bright, 
We  shall  the  battle  win. 

5  Though  the  Egyptians  are  behind, 

And  rocks  on  either  hand, 
We  who  in  Christ  are  sweetly  join'd, 
Shall  reach  the  promis'd  land. 

6  We'll  bid  farewell  to  all  our  grief; 

Our  cares  will  soon  be  o'er: 
A  few  more  storms  will  land  us  safe 
On  that  eternal  shore. 


715 


L.  M. 

1  ~^7~E  sons  and  daughters  of  the  Lord, 

-&-  Arise,  and  preach  his  sacred  word: 
Go  forth,  endu'd  with  power  and  grace, 
And  preach  the  word  in  every  place. 

2  In  streets  and  lanes  declare  his  name, 
And  in  highways  his  truth  proclaim ; 
In  open  fields  the  standard  raise, 
And  sound  the  great  Jehovah's  praise. 

3  To  wretched  outcasts  straight  make  known 
What  Christ  the  Lord  for  them  hath  done : 
Go  lead  them  to  the  Saviour's  blood, 
That  they  may  praise  a  pardoning  God. 

4  Unlock  the  treasures  of  his  grace, 
To  every  child  of  Adam's  race  ; 
Teach  them  in  righteousness  to  grow, 
And  perfect  holiness  below. 

77  4  7'fi 

1    TESUS  hath  devis'd  a  plan 
*J    To  restore  rebellious  man  ; 
And  hath  made  the  way  so  plain, 
We  may  all  be  bom  again. 


S.  B.  Born  Again. 

2  Yea,  he  by  his  death  alone, 
Did  for  ali  our  sins  atone; 
Other  sacrifice  is  vain ; 
We  must  all  be  born  again. 

3  He  the  sure  foundation  is  ; 
All  may  share  immortal  bliss  ; 
But  we  ne'er  with  him  can  reign, 
Unless  we  are  born  again. 

4  Truly  we  are  dead  in  sin, 

Till  we  feel  his  power  within : 
We  shall  in  our  sins  remain, 
Until  we  are  born  again. 

5  Sinners,  now  his  grace  implore : 
Trust  in  vanity  no  more: 

All  such  trusts  are  dead  and  vain : 
You  must  all  be  born  again. 

6  Satan  bids  you  not  to  pray — 
But,  ye  sinners,  come  away: 
Christ,  the  Lamb  on  Calvary  slain, 
Cries,  "Ye  must  be  born  a°:ain."        w.  s. 


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4  S'5  and  2  6's. 

CHRIST  Jesus'  track  we  still  pursue, 
In  the  highways  and  hedges  too, 
At  his  command  we  go. 
We,  like  a  trumpet,  cry  aloud, 
And  lift  our  voice  among  the  crowd, 
That  all  his  truth  may  know. 

7H  4  8's  and  2  6V 

1  rjlHAT  awful  day  is  drawing  near, 

-a-    When  earth  her  instant  doom  shall  hear, 

And  all  in  smoke  expire. 
Behold,  th'  Almighty  Judge  draws  nigh! 
He  rides  triumphant  in  the  sky, 
Reveal'd  in  flaming  fire ! 


Camp  Meetings.  S.  B. 

2  I  see  him  now  in  glory  crown'd, 
While  skies,  and  seas,  and  solid  ground, 

All  tremble  at  his  rod  ! 
Our  nature  he  no  more  assumes, 
But  with  th'  archangel's  voice  he  comes, 

And  with  the  trump  of  God. 

3  He  comes — to  seal  the  sinners'  doom ! 
At  his  command  they  leave  the  tomb, 

And  tremble  with  affright ! 
They  sink  beneath  his  awful  frown, 
While  devils  drag  their  spirits  down 

To  realms  of  endless  night ! 

4  He  comes — to  make  his  people  blest ; 
To  hide  the  pilgrims  in  his  breast, 

And  bid  their  troubles  end. 
If  now  we  humbly  watch  and  pray, 
Tho'  heaven  and  earth  may  pass  away, 

The  Judjre  will  be  our  friend.  w.  s. 


OV  L.  M. 

1  dPIAMP  Meetings  with  thy  presence  crown, 
^y  And  show'r,  0  Lord,  thy  blessings  down: 
Fill  every  heart  with  holy  zeal, 

And  all  thy  righteousness  reveal. 

2  O'er  all  our  hosts  do  thou  preside, 
And  all  our  various  movements  guide : 
The  praying  companies  attend, 

And  show  thyself  the  sinner's  Friend. 

3  Pour  out  thy  Spirit  on  thy  sons, 
And  visit  thy  anointed  ones  : 
May  every  virgin  trim  her  lamp, 
And  glory  rest  upon  our  camp. 

4  May  prayer  and  praise,  united,  rise 
Like  holy  incense,  to  the  skies : 

In  all  our  hosts  display  thy  power  ! 

May  souls  be  born  again  this  hour !  h.  b. 


S.  B.  Moses'  Bush. 


P 


SI  S.  M. 

ATHER,  behold  thy  Son, 
Who  suffer'd,  bled,  and  died ! 
Hearken  to  his  expiring  groan, 
And  draw  me  to  his  side. 

2  There  shall  my  soul  be  blest ; 

There  let  me  ever  dwell  ; 
Hide  me,  0  hide  me,  in  thy  breast, 
From  all  the  powers  of  hell. 

3  Suffer  me  not  to  stray  ; 

I  trust  in  thee  alone  ; 
Keep  me,  till  call'd  from  earth  away, 

Then  take  me  to  thy  throne.  w.  s. 


82 


C.  M. 

1  1  TP  into  thee,  our  living  Head, 
*U    Let  us  in  all  things  grow: 
Till  thou  hast  made  us  free  indeed, 

And  spotless  here  below. 

2  Then  when  the  mighty  work  is  wrought, 

Receive  thy  ready  bride  ; 
Give  us  in  heaven  a  happy  lot, 
With  all  the  sanctified. 


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6  8'5. 

BEHOLD  a  bush  that  burns  with  fire, 
Yet  unconsum'd  amidst  the  flame  ! 
Moses  beheld,  with  strange  desire, 

Not  knowing  how  or  whence  it  came  : 
He  turn'd  aside  with  humble  fear, 
But  little  thought  that  God  was  there. 
Truly  the  Burning  Bush  appears, 

An  emblem  of  the  church  below ; 
Tho'  much  opprest  with  doubts  and  fears, 

From  conqu'rmg  we  to  conquer  go: 
While  unconsum'd  amidst  the  flame, 
We  shout  our  great  Deliverer's  name. 


Judgement.  S.  B. 

He  hears  the  cry  of  all  his  saints, 
For  he  was  once  opprest  with  grief; 

His  heart  is  touch'd  with  their  complaints, 
And  soon  he  gives  them  sweet  relief: 

He  bears  a  part  in  all  their  pain, 

And  joins  them  with  the  dazzling  train. 

Though  daily  tried  as  in  the  fire, 

They  shall  come  forth  as  gold  refin'd; 

On  wings  of  faith  they  shall  aspire, 
And  leave  the  world  and  sin  behind: 

The  church  shall  find  eternal  rest, 

"When  safely  lodg'd  in  Jesus'  breast.  w.  s. 


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4  S's  and  2  &s. 


1  npHE  seventh  trumpet  we  shall  hear ; 

-*-    The  great  white  throne  shall  then  appear, 

Ten  thousand  angels  round : 
Jehovah  turns  the  moon  to  blood, 
Blows  out  the.  sun,  consumes  the  flood, 

And  burns  the  solid  ground. 

2  Arise,  ye  nations,  and  come  forth, 

From  east  and  west,  and  south  and  north  ! 

Behold  the  Judge  is  come ! 
What  horror  strikes  each  guilty  breast, 
Compell'd  to  stand  the  solemn  test, 

And  hear  their  final  doom! 

3  'Depart,  ye  cursed,  down  to  hell! 
'With  howling  fiends  for  ever  dwell, 

'  No  more  to  see  my  face ! 
'My  gospel  calls  ye  have  withstood, 
'And  trampl'd  on  my  precious  blood, 

'And  laugh'd  at  offer'd  grace.' 

4  See,  parents  and  their  children  part ! 
Some  shout  for  joy,  some  bleed  in  heart, 

Never  to  meet  again: 


Judgement- 


In  fiery  chariots  Zion  flies, 
And  quickly  gains  the  upper  skies. 
On  Canaan's  dazzling  plain. 

i  My  soul  is  struggling  to  be  there  ; 
I  long  to  rise  and  wing  the  air, 

To  trace  the  heavenly  road. 
Adieu,  adieu,  all  earthly  things  ! 
0  that  I  had  some  angel's  wings, 

I'd  quickly  see  my  God. 


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C.  M. 


1  f\  THAT  in  me  the  sacred  fire 
v-F  Might  now  begin  to  glow  ! 
Burn  up  the  dross  of  base  desire, 

And  make  the  mountains  flow  ! 

2  0  that  it  now  from  heaven  might  fall, 

And  all  my  sins  consume  ! 
Come,  Holy  Ghost,  for  thee  I  call! 
Spirit  of  burning,  come  ! 


sn 


P.  M. 


1  TOEHOLD  the  Judge  descending! 
JO  See,  on  the  plains  of  light, 
Ten  thousand  saints  attending, 

Array'd  in  spotless  white  ! 
With  rapture  they  adore  him, 

The  Judge  of  quick  and  dead  ; 
While  vengeance  rolls  before  him, 

And  justice  crowns  his  head. 

2  The  trumpet's  voice,  like  thunder, 

Sounds  thro'  this  earthly  ball; 
The  tombs  are  rent  asunder; 
The  dead  obey  his  call. 


S.  B.  Advice  to  the  Young. 

With  joy  the  saints  assemble 

Before  the  judgement  seat ; 
While  guilty  sinners  tremble, 

Their  fearful  doom  to  meet. 

3  Tho'  once  the  Saviour  suffer'd, 

And  did  for  sin  atone  ; 
Mercy  no  more  is  offer'd, 

But  justice  fills  the  throne: 
He  pours  his  indignation 

Upon  the  guilty  race, 
Who  would  not  seek  salvation, 

But  scorn'd  his  offer'd  grace.  w.  s. 

OY  4  Vs. 

1  ^10 ME,  ye  children,  young  and  dear, 
^-^  Hearken  to  the  Teacher's  voice: 
Christ  will  teach  you  whom  to  fear; 

Christ  will  make  your  hearts  rejoice. 

2  Would  you  wish  for  length  of  days  ?    • 

Would  you  wish  to  know  what's  good? 
Would  you  wish  your  Lord  to  praise  ? 
Would  you  wish  to  feel  his  blood  ? 

3  Keep  your  tongue  from  ev'ry  ill ; 

Keep  your  lips  from  speaking  guile: 
Wait  to  know  your  Saviour's  will ; 
Strive  to  walk  beneath  his  smile. 

4  From  all  evil  straight  depart ; 

Follow  Christ  in  doing  good: 
Seek  for  peace  with  all  your  heart; 

Seek  for  peace  in  Jesus'  blood.  H. 


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C.  M. 


I'LL  look,  perhaps  my  Lord  may  come! 
If  I  turn  back,  hell  is  my  doom ; 
If  I  ne'er  find  that  sacred  road, 
I'll  perish,  crying  out  for  God. 


S.  B.  Table  of  the  Lord. 


OfC/  4  8'5  and  2  6's. 

1  KjjlHE  Lord  into  his  garden  comes, 
-M-    The  dreary  desert  richly  blooms, 

And  ail  the  spices  grow : 
The  sun  breaks  forth  with  shining  beams, 
And  grace  descends  in  living  streams, 
To  bless  the  church  below. 

2  Among  the  lilies  now  he  walks, 
And  Avith  his  children  sweetly  talks, 

And  fills  their  hearts  with  love: 
In  storms,  he  is  their  hiding  place, 
He  gently  leads  them  by  his  grace, 

And  hides  their  life  above. 

3  Come,  brethren,  now  declare  his  name : 
Come,  sisters,  come,  his  grace  proclaim, 

And  sing  his  dying  love  ; 
Join,  every  heart,  and  every  hand, 
To  do  whate'er  our  Lord  command, 

Until  we  meet  above. 


m  c.  m. 

"O  EFINING  fire,  go  through  my  heart ! 


Illuminate  my  soul ! 
Scatter  thy  life  through  every  part, 
And  sanctify  the  whole. 


1 


L.  M. 

JDJEHOLD  a  table  richly  spread, 

-MJ&  With  wine,  and  milk,  and  heav'nly  bread ! 

A  plenteous  feast  of  gospel;  grace  ; 

A  feast  prepar'd  for  all  our  race. 

The  Saviour's  name  is  now  ador'd, 
By  thousands  who  surround  the  board: 
Jesus  invites  poor  sinners  still, 
And  all  may  come,  whoever  will. 


Pilgrim's  Victory.  S.  B. 

3  Ye  worms  of  earth,  no  longer  doubt; 
The  Saviour  will  not  cast  you  out. 
Why  should  you  meet  an  awful  doom, 
When  Jesus  cries,  There  yet  is  room? 

4  Room  in  the  precious  means  of  grace ; 
Room  in  the  Saviour's  sweet  embrace  ; 
Room  in  the  fountain  of  his  blood : 
Come,  now,  and  plunge  beneath  the  flood. 

5  Room  in  the  kingdom  of  his  love ; 
Room  in  the  Father's  house  above ; 
Ten  thousand  saints  his  name  adore : 
But  still  he  cries,  There's  room  for  more. 

w.  s. 


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S.  M. 


1  g\  ALL  ye  nations,  praise  the  Lord, 
^-J  Ye  people  give  him  praise, 
Who  gives  us  plenteously  his  word, 

And  lengthens  out  our  days. 

2  His  mercy  flows  in  living  streams. 

His  promise  is  divine; 
His  truth  displays  its  glorious  beams, 
And  shall  for  ever  shine. 


93 


C.  M. 


SALVATION  in  sweet  flowing  streams, 
Thro'  Canaan's  land  doth  roll, 
Proceeding  from  tha  throne  of  God, 

To  bathe  a  pilgrim's  soul. 
Ten  thousand  thousand  crowns  of  gold, 

All  set  with  diamonds  bright; 
And  there  my  Lord  and  Saviour  reigns, 
And  fills  me  with  delight. 


S.  B.  Supplication. 

2  My  soul's  on  fire,  with  warm  desire, 

To  see  Jerusalem; 
The  city  bright,  the  saints'  delight, 

Whose  keeper  is  the  Lamb. 
A  holy  flame  runs  through  my  frame; 

Methinks  the  King  I  see, 
In  glory  bright,  cloth'd  all  in  light, 

And  immortality. 

3  My  soul,  what  glories  do  appear 

Throughout  that  land  to  thee  ! 
There  all  the  saints  are  cloth'd  in  white, 

And  walk  in  liberty. 
The  Father,  Son,  and  Spirit  one, 

In  blazing  glories  shine, 
With  countless  harps,  and  flaming  tongue, 

Employ'd  in  hymns  divine. 


93* 


C.  M. 


1  £\  THAT  thou  would'st  the  heavens  rent, 
Vr  In  majesty  come  down  ; 

Stretch  out  thine  arm,  Omnipotent, 
And  seize  me  for  thine  own. 

2  Descend,  and  let  thy  lightnings  burn 

The  stubble  of  thy  foe; 
My  sins  o'erturn,  o'ertum,  o'erturn, 


And  make  the  mountains  flow! 


94 


L.  M. 


O  GRACIOUS  Lord,  how  good  thou  art! 
Thou  still  dost  to  a  worm  impart 
Thy  glorious  grace,  with  faith  and  love, 
And  feed'st  me  from  thy  courts  above. 


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Preachers.  S.B. 


4  8's  and  2  6' 


1  "J"   OOK,  Jesus,  from  thy  lofty  throne, 
JLi  And  make  to  us  thy  goodness  known, 

Who  in  thy  service  join: 
Disperse  the  gloom  of  hellish  night, 
And  let  a  ray  of  heav'nly  light, 

In  every  bosom  shine. 

2  The  work  already  is  begun ; 
Now,  Jesus,  let  thy  gospel  run 

Throughout  this  earthly  ball: 
Where  satan  long  has  fix'd  his  throne, 
Let  thy  redeeming  love  be  known, 

And  let  his  kingdom  fall. 

3  Many  already  know  thy  name ; 
Now,  mighty  God,  thyself  proclaim 

To  all  our  helpless  race : 
Revive  thy  work,  victorious  King, 
And  let  the  barren  deserts  sing 

The  glories  of  thy  grace. 


m 


p.  M. 


1  SERVANTS  of  the  great  Jehovah, 
£3  Now  go  forth  at  his  command ; 
He  will  bless  your  feeble  efforts, 

Own  the  labours  of  your  hand: 

Run,  ye  heralds, 
Spread  the  gospel  through  the  land. 

2  Enter  every  town  and  village, 

Light  and  truth  shall  then  abound; 
Tell  poor  guilty  dying  sinners, 
What  a  Saviour  you  have  found : 

Lift  your  voices, 
Though  the  powers  of  hell  surround. 


S.  B.  Spread  of  the  Gospel. 

3  Satan's  kingdom  now  is  falling  ; 

Courage,  your  great  Cap  lam  cries  ; 
Though  you  may  be  cou.ued  foolish, 
Truly  you  confound  the  wise  : 

Nought  can  harm  you, 
Though  the  rich  and  poor  despise. 

4  Tho'  you  are  expos'd  to  dangers, 

While  you  o'er  the  deserts  roam  ; 

Trust  in  Jesus  for  protection,  * 

Till  to  brighter  worlds  you  come : 

Be  not  weary : 
Soon  you  will  arrive  at  home.  w.  s. 


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L.  M. 


1  X^THERE  shall  my  soul  begin  to  sing 

w  ▼     The  praises  of  my  God  and  King? 
Who  left  his  Father's  throne  above, 
And  stoop'd  to  win  a  mortal's  love. 

2  Behold,  he  quits  the  realms  of  day ! 
Ye  messengers,  prepare  his  way  : 
Proclaim  the  saving  power  abroad, 
And  cry,  '  Behold  the  Lamb  of  God.' 

3  Prepare  the  way,  a  herald  cries : 
Ye  mountains,  fall  !  ye  valleys,  rise ! 
He  visits  now  our  mean  abode: 
Sinners!  behold  the  Lamb  of  God! 

4  He  liv'd  a  suffering  life  below, 
To  save  us  from  eternal  woe  : 

This  spacious  earth  on  which  he  trod, 
Cries  out,  'Behold  the  Lamb  of  God!' 

5  Hark!  how  he  groans  upon  the  tree! 
He  suffers  this  for  you  and  me : 

His  sweat,  his  agony,  and  blood, 
Cry  out,  'Behold  the  Lamb  of  God!' 


Spread  of  the  Gospel  S.  B. 

'  Tis  fmish'd,'  our  Emanuel  cries, 
Then  bows  his  sacred  head,  and  dies: 
He  bows  beneath  our  heavy  load, 
And  shows  himself  the  'Lamb  ot  God.' 


CM. 

[  ■     1REA.T  God,  how  wonderful  art  thou, 
•-3T  la  all  thy  works  and  ways ! 
The  heav'nly  hosts  before  thee  bow  ; 
Creadon  speaks  thy  praise. 

2  But  though  thou  art  exalted  high, 

In  brighter  worlds  above, 
On  earth  thou  cast'st  a  gracious  eye, 
And  mortals  taste  thy  love. 

3  Thou  now  art  calling  all  around, 

That  sinners  may  repent; 
0,  may  thy  gospel's  joyful  sound 
Make  every  heart  relent ! 

4  From  east  to  west,  from  south  to  north, 

Let  all  thy  heralds  fly ; 
Yea,  at  thy  word  they  now  go  forth, 
And  to  the  nations  cry.  w. 


f&  C.  M. 

1  rffllHOU  choosest  not  the  rich  and  great 

A    To  spread  thy  truth  around ; 
By  foolish  men,  of  low  estate, 
Thou  dost  the  wise  confound. 

2  These  are  expos'd  to  rain  and  wind, 

While  o'er  the  wastes  they  roam  ; 
They  leave  their  dearest  friends  behind, 
Their  kindreds,  and  their  home. 


S.  B.  Love-Feast. 

3  They  lift  the  standard  of  the  cross, 

That  all  the  world  may  see ; 
All  earthly  things  they  count  hut  loss, 
And  give  up  all  for  thee. 

4  0  crown  their  labours  with  success, 

Thou  God  of  love  divine ! 
O  condescend  their  work  to  bless, 
And  be  the  glory  thine! 


tVU         4  Vs.— Love-Feast. 

1  1TESUS,  view  our  feast  of  love ! 
*#    Met  we  are  thy  grace  to  prove ; 
Met  from  different  places  here ; 

In  our  midst  do  thou  appear. 

2  Now  the  flame  of  love  impart ; 
Enter  every  wailing  heart ; 
Purge  away  our  every  stain  ; 
Conqu'ring  Jesus,  come  and  reign. 

3  May  we  all  improve  the  hour, 

Sing  and  pray,  and  speak,  with  power. 

Now  to  inward  work  attend; 

Now  from  wand'rings,  Lord,  defend. 

4  May  each  waiting  heart  be  free; 
Every  thought  be  fix'd  on  thee  : 
Pride,  and  shame,  and  fear,  give  way ; 
May  we  speak  for  God  to-day. 


CM. 


WHERE  shall  my  soul  begin  to  sing 
The  great  Redeemer's  love? 
To  praise  the  everlasting  King, 
Who  left  his  throne  above  ? 


Love  of  God.  S.  B. 

2  0  love,  what  a  delightful  theme ! 

How  charming  is  the  sound ! 
'Twas  love  that  did  the  world  redeem ; 
No  other  help  was  found. 

3  Angels  have  strove,  but  all  in  vain, 

To  view  the  great  design  : 
'Tis  mystery  all!  they  can't  explain 
The  depth  of  love  "divine. 

4  My  feeble  voice  I  cannot  raise, 

As  angels  do  above  ; 
Yet,  while  I've  breath,  I'll  sing  the  praise 
Of  his  redeeming  love. 

5  And  when  I  lose  this  stammering  tongue, 

I'll  sing  as  loud  as  they : 
Salvation  shall  be  all  my  song, 
Through  one  eternal  day.  w.  s. 


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4  Vs  and  2  8' 


1  I^IOMMISSION'D,  Lord,  by  thee, 
^-^  We  raise  the  joyful  sound  ; 
By  men  of  low  degree, 

Thou  spread'st  thy  truth  around : 
The  wise  and  great  with  wonder  gaze, 
While  babes  and  sucklings  shout  thy  praise. 

2  While  thou,  the  sinner's  Friend, 

Didst  for  our  coming  wait, 
Thou  lov'dst  to  condescend 

To  men  of  low  estate: 
The  world  was  fill'd  with  great  amaze, 
While  babes  and  sucklings  sung  thy  praise. 

3  Tho'  high  exalted  now 

In  brighter  worlds  above, 
Thou  dost  so  lowly  bow, 
That  all  may  taste  thy  love: 


S.  B.  Majesty  of  God. 

While  saints  in  light  their  triumphs  raise, 
Let  babes  and  sucklings  shout  thy  praise. 

4  Tho'  fools  and  madmen,  we 

Are  counted  here  below, 
Our  hearts  are  up  to  thee, 

From  whom  all  blessings  flow : 
We  shall  be  counted  truly  wise, 
When  landed  far  above  the  skies.  W.  s. 


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P.M. 


1  iTi  REAT  Jehovah,  God  Almighty, 
^W  God  supreme,  in  persons  three  ! 
All  creation  speaks  thy  greatness, 

Heaven  and  earth  are  full  of  thee! 

Angels  cannot 
Sound  the  depths  of  Deity. 

2  Didst  thou  not  in  the  beginning, 

Speak  ten  thousand  worlds  from  nought  ? 
Sure  thy  power, can  find  no  limits; 
Matchless  works  thy  hands  have  wrought ! 

Mighty  wonders  ! 
Far  above  all  human  thought ! 

3  Now  we  praise  thee  for  creation  ; 

Thanks  and  praise  to  thee  belong: 
But  the  precious  gift  of  Jesus, 
Still  demands  a  nobler  song: 

How  amazing ! 
Praise  him,  every  heart  and  tongue ! 

4  Thou  thyself  didst  freely  give  him, 

To  redeem  our  fallen  race ; 
0,  that  all  might  now  receive  him, 
Fly  to  his  belov'd  embrace ! 

Come,  ye  sinners, 
Come  and  taste  a  Saviour's  grace.         w.  s 


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Born  Again.  S.  B. 


C.  M. 


1  ]jn>V  nature  we  are  prone  to  sin, 
-^3  A:: -i  all  our  though  is  are  vain  ; 
Eternal  life  we  ne'er  can  win. 

Till  we  are  born  again. 

2  In  vain  we  seek  for  bliss  below, 

White  sin  doth  in  us  reign  ; 
True  happiness  we  ne'er  can  know, 
Till  we  are  born  again. 

3  No  sacrament,  no  outward  form, 

Can  sare  from  endless  pain: 
We  must  be  of  the  Spirit  born; 
We  must  be  born  again. 

4  Sinnws,  we  ne'er  can  enter  heaven, 

Or  life  eternal  _ 
Until  we  know  our  sins  forgiven, 
And  feel  we're  born  again. 


H 


4  5's  and  2  6's. 

IRK,  how  the  gospel  trumpet  charms! 
Enlist  wi:;;  Christ,  take  up  your  arms, 

Gird  on  your  sword  and  shield: 
Whi      _  :rv  bright  inspires  the  fight, 
We'll  slay  the  bloody  sons  of  night, 

And  thus  we'll  gain  the  field. 

0  then  we'll  meet  our  blessed  Lord. 
Then  we'll  not  need  a  shield  or  sword, 

But  nobler  arms  employ  : 
When  millions  of  bright  years  are  gone, 
Eternity  has  just  begun. 

A  never  ending  jay  ! 

All  glory  be  to  God  on  high, 
Who  made  the  ocean,  earth,  and  sky  ! 
Glorv  to  him  be  siven  • 


S.  B.  Invitation  to  Sirviers. 

I  long  to  see  my  gracious  King ; 
My  soul's  now  rising  while  I  sing, 
To  scale  the  mount  of  heaven. 

4  I  long  to  gain  the  mountain's  height: 
To  see  the  Lord,  my  soul's  delight, 

I'm  flaming  with  desire  : 
To  join  the  dazzling  armies  bright, 
Tea  thousand  thousands,  cloth'd  in  white, 

In  blazing  worlds  of  fire. 


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C.  M. 


1  ^7"E  guilty  souls,  to  Jesus  bow, 

JL     Who  made  your  peace  with  heaven ; 
'Tis  he  himself  invites  you  now; 
Repent,  and  be  forgiven. 

2  Your  sins  may  be  in  number  more 

Than  sand  by  tempest  driven, 
But,  if  his  mercy  you  implore, 
You  may  be  all  forgiven. 

3  No  longer  slight  his  offer'd  love, 

Lest  you  to  hell  be  driven; 
He  left  his  Father's  throne  above, 
That  you  might  be  forgiven. 

4  Only  believe  the  record  true ; 

Believe,  and  yours  is  heaven: 
Believe  that  Jesus  died  for  you, 
And  all  vour  sin's  forgiven. 


P.  M. 


HOW  beauteous  are  the  garments 
The  bride  of  Christ  doth  wear! 
He  adorns  with  his  presence, 
And  feeds  her  with  his  care: 


The  SouPs  Immortality.  S.  B. 

He  decks  her  with  rich  jewels, 

And  crowns  her  with  his  love; 
And  by  his  mighty  power 

He'll  bear  her  safe  above. 
We'll  bid  farewell  to  sorrow, 

To  sickness,  care,  and  pain, 
And  mount  aloft  with  Jesus, 

For  ever  there  to  reign  : 
We'll  join  and  sing  his  praises, 

Above  the  ethereal  blue  ; 
And  then,  poor  careless  sinners, 

What  will  become  of  you  ? 


108 


4  S's  and  2  6'5. 


1  IPJUT  will  my  soul  be  e'er  extinct, 

-S-5  And  cease  to  live,  and  cease  to  think? 

It  cannot,  cannot  be  ! 
No:  my  immortal  cannot  die! 
What  wilt  thou  do,  or  whither  fly, 

When  death  shall  set  thee  free? 

2  Will  mercy  then  her  arms  extend  ? 
Will  Jesus  be  thy  guardian  Friend, 

And  heaven  thy  dwelling  place  2 
Or  shall  insulting  fiends  appear, 
And  drag  thee  down  to  dark  despair, 

Below  the  reach  of  grace? 

3  A  heaven  or  hell,  and  these  alone, 
Beyond  the  present  life  are  known  ; 

There  is  no  middle  state. 
To-day  attend  the  call  divine  ; 
To-morrow  may  be  none  of  thine  ; 

Or  it  may  be  too  late. 

4  0  do  not  pass  this  as  a  dream : 
Vast  is  the  change,  whate'er  it  seem, 

To  poor  unthinking  man  ! 
Lord,  at  thy  footstool  I  would  bow ! 
Bid  conscience  plainly  tell  me  now, 

What  it  would  tell  me  then. 


S.  B.  Jerusalem. 

5  If  in  destruction's  road  I  stray, 
Help  me  to  choose  the  better  way, 

That  leads  to  joys  on  high. 
Thy  grace  impart,  my  guilt  forgive, 
Nor  let  me  ever  dare  to  live, 

Such  as  I  dare  not  die. 


109 


C.  M. 

1  £\  WHAT  a  glorious  sight  appears 
vJ'  To  my  believing  eyes! 
Methinks  I  see  Jerusalem, 

A  city  in  the  skies ! 
Bright  angels  whispering  me  away, 

'0  come,  to  glory  come!' 
And  I  am  willing  to  be  gone 

To  my  eternal  home. 

2  By  faith  I  see  my  gracious  God 

On  his  eternal  throne ; 
At  his  right  hand  the  loving  Lamb, 

The  Spirit,  Three  in  One. 
0  that  my  faith  was  strong  to  rise, 

To  bear  my  soul  away; 
I'd  shout  salvation  in  the  skies, 

To  all  eternity. 


110 


C.  M. 

YE  worldly  pleasures,  now  begone; 
I  bid  you  all  adieu  ; 
From  strength  to  strength  I  travel  on, 

With  glory  in  my  view. 
I  haste  to  brighter  worlds  above, 

Where  sin  can  never  come ; 
Jesus  shall  keep  me,  lest  I  rove, 

And  grace  shall  lead  me  home. 
0  Christians,  let  your  willing  feet 

The  heavenly  way  pursue ; 
And  when  I  reach  the  blissful  seat, 

I  hope  to  meet  with  you. 


The  Living-  Vine.  S.  B. 


4  Then  we  no  more  shall  parted  be, 
But  all  in  love  unite  ; 
We  shall  the  King  of  Glory  see, 
And  worship  in  his  sight. 


Ill 


P.  M.—Part  First. 

MY  soul  is  now  united 
To  Christ,  the  living  Vine: 
His  grace  I  long  have  slighted, 

But  now  I  feel  him  mine. 
I  was  to  God  a  stranger, 
Till  Jesus  took  me  in ; 
He  free'd  my  soul  from  danger, 
And  pardon'd  all  my  sin. 

Soon  as  my  all  I  ventur'd 

On  the  atoning  blood, 
His  Holy  Spirit  enter'd, 

And  I  was  born  of  God. 
Still,  Christ  is  my  salvation: 

"What  can  I  covet  more? 
I  fear  no  condemnation : 

My  Father's  wrath  is  o'er. 

By  floods  and  flames  surrounded, 

I  now  my  way  pursue; 
Nor  shall  I  be  confounded, 

With  glory  in  my  view. 
I  taste  a  heavenly  pleasure, 

And  need  not  fear  a  frown : 
Christ  is  my  joy  and  treasure, 

My  glory  and  my  crown. 


US 


P.  M.—Part  Second. 


THO'  in  a  world  of  sickness, 
While  on  my  Saviour's  breast, 
He  strengthens  all  my  weakness, 
And  makes  me  truly  blest: 


5.  B.  Union  with  Christ. 

He  cheers  my  drooping  spirit, 

And  fills  me  with  his  love, 
And  soon  I  shall  inherit 

Those  shining  realms  above. 

2  While  on  the  banks  of  Jordan, 

I  now  would  launch  away ; 
But  0,  this  earthly  burden 

Still  forces  me  to  stay. 
Could  I  but  see  my  Jesus, 

And  scale  the  mountain's  height, 
How  would  I  shout  his  praises 

In  yonder  realms  of  light. 

3  Christians,  be  not  faint-hearted, 

Tho'  least  among  the  flock  ; 
From  Christ  you'll  ne'er  be  parted, 

While  built  upon  the  Rock. 
Let's  mend  our  pace  to  glory  ; 

We  soon  shall  meet  above, 
And  sing  the  pleasing  story 

Of  his  redeeming  love.  w.  s.  &  H.  b. 


113 


P.  M. 

WHEN  the  sixth  seal  shall  open, 
The  trumpet  shall  sound, 
To  awake  God's  dear  children, 

Who  sleep  under  ground  : 
Their  souls  and  their  bodies 

Shall  then  join  in  one  ; 

And  each  from  their  Saviour 

Receive  a  bright  crown. 


114 


4  8's  and  2  &s. 


L  f\  CHRISTIANS,  don't  you  want  to  go, 
^-J  And  leave  your  cares  and  fears  below, 

To  see  that  heavenly  place? 
And  never  to  return  again, 
To  this  dark  world  of  sin  and  pain, 

From  his  sweet  smiling  face? 


Remember  Lofs  Wife.  S.  E. 

2  No  nauseous  thing  for  us  to  fear, 
No  sin  nor  paiu  can  enter  there, 

To  interrupt  our  peace : 
But  drink  and  swim  in  seas  of  love, 
God's  perfect  holiness  to  prove, 

Ail  glory  still  increase. 

3  0  sinners,  what  think  you  of  this, 
Ye  restless  wand'rers  after  bliss  ? 

Stop,  and  no  longer  roam  : 
The  road  you're  in  leads  down  to  hell, 
Where  fury,  flames,  and  dragons  dwell, 

Where  hope  can  never  come. 

4  Hark  !  from  the  skies  your  Saviour  cries  ; 
And  stands,  your  bleeding  sacrifice, 

And  offers  you  his  love : 
Sinners,  awake!  see  your  mistake! 
And  strive  to  shun  the  fiery  lakg, 

And  reign  with  him  above. 

115 

1  1LFOW  prone  are  professors 
-tti  lees ! 
To  study  their  profit,  their  pleasure,  and  ease! 
Tho'  God  says,  Arise,  and  escape  for  your  life ! 
And  look  not  behind  you — Remember  Lot's  wife! 

2  Awake  from  your  slumber,  the  warning  receive  ! 
'Tis  Jesus  that  warns  you — the  message  believe ! 
While  dangers  are  pending,  escape  for  your  life ! 
And  look  not  behind  you — Remember  Lot's  wife ! 

3  The  first  bold  apostate  will  tempt  you  to  stay ; 
And  tell  you,  no  dangers  are  found  in  the  way : 
He  means  to  deceive  you — Escape  for  your  life! 
And  look  not  behind  you — Remember  Lot's  wife ! 

4  How  many  poor  souls  has  the  serpent  beguil'd! 
With  specious  temptations  how  many  defil'd ! 
Then  be  not  deluded — Escape  for  your  life  ! 
And  look  not  behind  you — Remember  Lot's  wife ! 


P.  M. 

to  rest  on  their 


&  B.  Prayer-Meeting. 

5  The  ways  of  religion  true  pleasures  afford: 
.No  pleasures  can  equal  the  joys  of  the  Lord. 

b  orsake,  then,  the  world,  and  escape  for  your  life ! 
And  look  not  behind  you— Remember  Lot's  wife ! 

6  But  if  you're  determin'd  the'call  to  refuse, 
And  yenture  the  way  of  destruction  to  choose, 
For  hell  you  will  part  with  the  blessings  of  life, 
And  then,  if  not  now,  you'll  remember  Lot's  wife ! 

116 

1  ^AX^,UR'  glve  us  P0TVer  t0  Prav, 
^  While  assembled  here  to-day :  ' 
Let  not  now  our  waiting  heart  "  * 
From  the  living  God  depart. 

2  Saviour,  give  us  faith  to  claim 
All  that's  promis'd  in  thy  name; 
Raise  us  from  the  grave  of  sin  ; 
Now  the  quick'ning  work  begin. 

3  Now  the  mighty  moving  give; 
Let  the  dead  begin  to  live; 
All  our  doubts  remove  away; 
Give  us  power  to  watch  and  pray. 

4  Visit  every  waiting  heart ;  » 
Now  the  life  of  God  impart ; 

Let  us  now  together  sing: 
Nearer  now  thy  blessing"  bring. 

5  Now  the  blind  begin'  to  see  ; 
Now  the  captive  soul  is  free': 
Soldiers,  all  begin  to  sing, 
Glory  to  the  conqu'ring  King! 


Love  of  the  Lord.  S.  B. 


117 


P.  M. 

1  *rj|H,  ye  young,  ye  gay,  ye  proud, 

^-r  You  must  die,  and  wear  the  shroud  \ 
Time  will  rob  you  of  your  bloom  ! 
Death  will  drag  you  to  the  tomb! 

Cho.     Then  you'll  cry,  and  want  to  be 
Happy  in  eternity  ! 

2  Will  you  go  to  heaven  or  hell  ? 
One  you  must,  and  there  to  dwell  : 
Christ  will  come,  and  quickly  too : 

I  must  meet  him,  so  must  you — &c. 

3  The  white  throne  will  soon  appear ; 
All  the  world  must  then  draw  near: 
Sinners  will  be  driven  down  : 
Saints  will  wear  a  starry  crown — &c. 

118 

1  "13EHOLD  what  wondrous  love  and  grace ! 
-*-^  When  we  were  wretched  and  undone, 
To  save  our  ruin'd  helpless  race, 

The  Father  gave  his  only  Son ! 
Of  twice  ten  thousand  gifts  divine, 
No  gift  like  this  could  ever  shine. 

2  Jesus,  to  save  us  from  our  fall, 

Was  made  incarnate  here  below : 
This  was  the  greatest  gift  of  all ! 

%Heav'n  could  no  greater  gift  bestow 
On  him  alone  our  sins  were  laid. 
'Tis  finished  now — the  ransom's  paid. 

3  0  gift  of  love  unspeakable ! 

0  gift  of  mercy  all  divine  ! 
We  once  were  heirs  of  death  and  hell, 

But  now  we  in  his  image  shine : 
For  other  gifts  our  songs  we  raise, 
But  this  demands  our  highest  praise. 


S.  B.  Panting  after  Christ. 

4  Praise  shall  employ  these  tongues  of  ours, 
Till  we,  with  all  the  hosts  above, 
Extol  his  name  with  nobler  powers, 

Lost  in  the  ocean  of  his  love. 
While  angel  choirs  wkh  wonder  gaze, 
We'll  fill  the  heavens  with  shouts  of  praise. 

w.  s. 

110  CM. 

1  &~\  COME,  my  Saviour,  come  away, 
{-P  And  bear  me  thro'  the  sky; 
Nor  let  thy  chariot  wheels  delay; 

Make  haste,  and  bring  it  nigh. 
I  long  to  see  thy  glorious  face, 

And  in  thine  image  shine; 
To  triumph  in  victorious  grace, 

And  be  for  ever  thine. 

2  Then  will  I  tune  my  harp  of  gold, 

To  my  eternal  King: 
Thro'  ages  that  can  ne'er  be  told, 

I'll  make  his  praises  ring. 
All  hail,  eternal  Son  of  God, 

Who  died  on  Calvary  ; 
And  sav'd  me  by  thy  precious  blood, 

From  endless  misery! 

Ten  thousand  thousands  join  in  one, 

To  praise  th'  eternal  Three ; 
Prostrate  before  the  blazing  throne, 

In  deep  humility. 
They  rise  and  tune  their  harps  of  gold, 

And  sweep  th'  immortal  lyre  ; 
And  ages  that  can  ne'er  be  told, 

Shall  raise  thy  praises  higher. 


120 


Si?iners  Invited.  S.  B. 


>'s  and  7's. 


1  4P10ME,  sinners,  come  to  Jesus, 
\^  Who  died  for  you  and  me ; 
'Tis  he  alone  who  frees  us 

From  endless  misery : 
In  deep  humiliation, 

His  blessing  now  implore : 
The  day  of  visitation 

With  you  will  soon  be  o'er. 

2  Sinners,  what  are  you  doing, 

Upon  the  verge  of  hell  ? 
You're  hast'ning  on  to  ruin, 

Where  fiends  and  devils  dwell. 
Can  you  endure  for  ever 

The  vengeance  of  a  God  ? 
Methinks  I  see  you  shiver 

Beneath  his  angry  rod. 

3  We  all  are  prone  to  wander; 

How  can  we  thus  depart? 
But  if  to  God  we  render 

An  undivided  heart, 
Though  in  the  day  of  wonders, 

He  comes  reveal'd  in  fire, 
Amidst  ten  thousand  thunders, 

We'll  raise  his  praises  higher. 


C.  M. 

'E  sons  and  daughters  of  the  Lord, 
Arise,  and  prophesy  ; 
Make  known,  make  known  his  pard'ning  word, 
To  sinners  doom'd  to  die. 

The  Holy  Ghost  sent  down  from  heaven, 

Shall  back  the  living  word  ; 
And  numbers  by  his  grace  forgiven, 

Shall  rise  and  praise  the  Lord. 


S.  B.  Born  Again. 


3  May  thousands  and  ten  thousands  rise, 
To  claim  a  heavenly  crown  ; 
And  reign  with  Christ  above  the  skies, 
And  on  his  throne  sit  down.  H. 


JsL  iaH  jSsd 


P.  M. 


1  ^JOME  who  make  a  great  profession, 
£3  Meet  in  Jesus'  church  below; 

Yet  alas !  have  no  possession ; 
Not  a  single  fig  to  show. 

2  0  ye  barren  souls !  remember, 

Tho'  his  anger  may  be  slow, 
Tho'  he's  merciful  and  tender, 
Yet  he'll  surely  give  the  blow ! 

4  Cumb'rers,  you  can't  go  unpunish'd  ; 
Justice  orders,  '  Cut  them  down V 
Tho'  your  souls  he  oft  admonish'd, 
Yet  you're  cumb'rers  of  the  ground. 


123 


4  Vs. 


1  £\  YE  nations,  hear  the  word 

v-J  Of  your  Saviour,  Christ  the  Lord ! 
He  cries  out,  Ye  sons  of  men, 
You  must  all  be  born  again. 

2  Weak  by  nature,  prone  to  sin, 
All  unholy,  all  unclean ; 

You  will  still  in  sin  remain, 
Till  your  souls  are  born  again. 

3  Christ  hath  died  to  save  you  all 
From  the  ruins  of  the  fall ; 
Died,  forgiveness  to  obtain : 
You  may  now  be  born  again. 

4  Now  with  every  idol  part ; 

Turn  to  God  with  all  your  heart ; 
Throw  off  every  sinful  chain: 
You  may  now  be  born  again. 


The  Lord  will  Provide.  S.  B. 

5  Christ  will  wash  you  with  his  blood ; 
Christ  will  bring  your  souls  to  God ; 
He  will  cleanse  your  every  stain : 
You  will  then  be  born  again.  H.  B. 


24 


C.  M. 


1  "C1AREWELL,  my  brethren  in  the  Lord, 
Jl     Until  we  meet  again ! 

Perhaps  in  time,  or  as  we  rise 
Above  the  fiery  main. 

2  We'll  join  the  royal  armies  bright, 

In  the  presence  of  the  Lamb  ; 
"We'll  tune  our  harps,  and  sing  free  grace, 
In  love's  eternal  flame. 


25 


10's  and  IV s.— Part  First. 


1  FTHHO'  troubles  assail,   And  dangers  affright ; 
-fl.    Tho'  friends  should  all   fail,    And  foes  all 

unite  ; 
Yet  one  thing  secures  us,  Whatever  betide ; 
The  promise  assures  us,  The  Lord  will  provide. 

2  The  birds,  without  barn  Or  storehouse,  are  fed; 
From  them  let  us  learn  To  trust  for  our  bread : 
His  saints,  what  is  fitting  Shall  ne'er  be  deny'd, 
So  long  as  'tis  written,  The  Lord  will  provide. 

3  We  all  may,  like  ships,  By  tempests  be  tost 
On  perilous  deeps,  But  need  not  be  lost: 
Tho'  satan  enrages,  The  wind  and  the  tide. 
The  Scripture  engages,  The  Lord  will  provide. 

4  His  call  we  obey,  Like  Abraham  of  old: 

We  know  not  the  way,  But  faith  makes  us  bold: 
For  tho'  we  are  strangers,  We  have  a  sure  Guide ; 
And  trust,  in  all  dangers,  The  Lord  will  provide. 


126 


Worship  of  God. 


10'sand  Us.— Part  Second. 


"HEN  satan  appears  To  hedge  up  our  path, 
And  fills  us  with  fears,  We  conquer  thro' 
faith : 

He  cannot  take  from  us,  Tho'  oft  he  has  tried, 
The    heart-cheering    promise,    The    Lord   will 
provide. 

2  He  tells  us  we're  weak,  Our  hope  is  in  vain  ; 
The  good  that  we  seek,  We  ne'er  shall  obtain : 
But  when  such  temptations  Our  graces  have  tried, 
This  answers  all  questions,  The  Lord  will  provide. 

3  No  strength  of  our  own,  Nor  goodness  we  claim: 
Our  trust  is  alone  In  Jesus's  name  : 

In  this  our  strong  tower,  For  safety  we  hide ; 
The  Lord  is  our  power,  '  The  Lord  will  provide.' 

4  When  life  sinks  apace,  And  death  is  in  view, 
The  word  of  his  grace  Shall  bring  us  safe  thro'; 
Nor  fearmgnor  doubting,  With  Christ  on  our  side, 
We  hope  to  die  shouting,  The  Lord  will  provide. 


127 


CM. 


1  4  THOUSAND  oracles  divine, 
-£&-  Their  common  beams  unite  ; 
That  sinners  may  with  angels  join, 

To  worship  God  aright: 
To  praise  a  Trinity  ador'd 

By  all  the  hosts  above ; 
And  One  thrice  happy  God  and  Lord, 

Thro'  endless  ages  love. 

2  Triumphant  host !  they  never  cease 

To  laud  and  magnify 
The  Triune  God  of  Holiness, 
Whose  glory  fills  the  sky ; 


Supplication,  S.  B. 

Whose  glory  to  the  earth  extends, 

When  God  himself  imparts, 
And  the  whole  Trinity  descends 

Into  our  waiting  hearts. 


128 


All  7>. 

1  |P10ME,  my  Christian  brethren,  come, 
^y  Let  us  take  our  journey  home  ; 
Tho'  we  many  trials  meet, 

Jesus  makes  our  trials  sweet. 

Cho.     We  shall  soon  loith  Jesus  be, 
Happy  in  eternity. 

2  Brother  Christians,  doubt  no  more, 
Christ  your  Saviour's  gone  before; 
He  himself  has  mark'd  the  way, 
Leading  to  eternal  day — We,  &c.~ 

3  Let  us  never  be  afraid, 

For  on  Christ  our  help  is  laid  ; 

He  will  all  our  foes  o'ercome, 

He  will  take  his  exiles  home — We,  &c. 

4  Tho'  the  world  revile  and  mock, 
We  are  built  upon  the  Rock  ; 
And  while  thus  we  dwell  secure, 

Christ  will  make  our  goings  sure — We,  &c. 

5  Let  us  then  in  faith  go  on, 
Till  our  heavenly  race  is  run ; 
Though  the  world  and  satan  frown, 
We  shall  soon  obtain  a  crown — We,  &c. 


m 


L.  M. 

TFIOU  holy  God,  whom  saints  adore, 
Whom  cherubims  stand  veil'd  before, 
How  shall  I  now  approach  thy  throne, 
And  make  to  thee  my  sorrows  known? 
Thy  offer 'd  grace  I  long  withstood, 
And  still  my  works  I  counted  good: 
But  now  I  "trust  thy  grace  alone, 
For  I've  no  merits  of  my  own. 


k*  B.  The  Sinner's  Friend. 

3  Conic,  Jesus,  come,  thou  heav'nly  guest, 
And  take  possession  of  my  breast ; 
Destroy  in  me  the  love  of  sin, 

And  ever  reign  thyself  within. 

4  Take  my  poor  heart,  and  make  it  new; 
My  passion  and  my  pride  subdue: 
Thine,   wholly  thine,  I  long  to  be  ; 

0  make  me  perfect  all  like  thee. 

5  Accomplish  now  the  great  design, 
And  let  my  will  be  lost  in  thine : 
O  might  I  into  nothing  fall, 

And  humbly  crown  thee  Lord  of  all. 


IdCI  CM. 

1  |"N  evil  long  I  took  delight, 
-H-  Unaw'd  by  shame  or  fear ; 
Till  a  new  object  struck  my  sight, 

And  stopp'd  my  wild  career. 

2  Methought  I  saw  one  on  the  tree, 

In  agony  and  blood  ; 
Who  fix'd  his  languid  eyes  on  me, 
As  near  the  cross  I  stood. 

3  Sure  never  till  my  latest  breath, 

Can  T  forget  that  look  : 
It  seem'd  to  charge  me  with  his  death, 
Though  not  a  word  he  spoke. 

4  My  conscience  felt  and  own'd  the  guilt, 

And  plung'd  me  in  despair: 
I  saw,  my  si?}s  his  blood  had  spilt, 
And  help'd  to  nail  him  there. 

5  A  second  look  he  gave,  which  said, 

I  freely  all  forgive: 
My  blood  was  for  thy  ransom  paid  ; 
I  die,  that  thou  may'st  live. 


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Christ's  Volunteers.  S.  B. 


4  &s  and  2  8's. 


1  "fFlTARK !  hear  the  trumpet's  sound  ! 
JOL  It  biows  both  loud  and  shrill ! 
The  soldiers  now  surround 

The  top  of  yonder  hill  ! 
See!  see  the  flag-  on  yonder  pole! 
The  very  sight  delights  my  soul  ! 

2  What  numbers  round  it  stand  ! 

They  seem  as  if  combin'd 
To  fight  with  heart  and  hand, 

And  with  undaunted  mind  ! 
Determin'd  to  maintain  their  ground, 
Tho'  devils,  earth,  and  hell  surround ! 

3  The  sergeant  says,  'I'm  here, 

In  Jesus'  name  to-day  ! 
Come,  be  a  volunteer  ; 

No  longer  now  delay: 
Come,  join  the  ranks ;  be  not  afraid ; 
The  King  himself  is  on  parade. 

4  Your  clothing  will  be  white, 

Your  bounty  very  large ; 
You'll  never  need  to  fight 

A  warfare  at  your  charge. 
But  all  that  come,  must  surely  be 
Determined,  Lord,  to  fight  for  thee 

5  '  Tis  Jesus  who  commands: 

Tis  he  who  does  desire 
To  pluck  you  all  as  brands 

Out  of  eternal  fire. 
O,  seize  your  arms !  to  Jesus  fly 
Resolv'd  for  him  to  live  and  die 


S.  B.  Jubilee. 


132 


C.  M. 


PRINCES  shall  feed  your  iocks,  and  keep 
With  tender  care  the  Jambs ; 
They'll  safely  lead  the  older  sheep, 

And  number  all  their  names. 
The  Lord's  your  everlasting  light : 

Your  mourning  days  are  past : 
Your  city  is  the  Lord's  delight, 
And  shall  no  more  be  waste. 

Your  mountains  shall  with  honey  flow; 

The  hills,  with  milk  and   wine  ; 
The  valleys,  full  of  corn  shall  grow  ; 

And  pastures,  full  of  kine. 
My  glory  your  reward  shall  be, 

And  I'll  before  you  go, 
Until  you  come  my  face  to  see, 

And  all  my  goodness  know. 

My  signs  in  heaven  you  shall  see, 

And  hear  my  trumpet  blow  ; 
The  sun  and  moon  shall  darken'd  be. 

By  this  you  all  may  know, 
The  year  of  my  redeem'd  is  come, 

To  set  poor  Zion  free. 
Return,  return,  ye  exiles,  home ! 

It  is  the  Jubilee! 

My  lightning  round  the  world  shall  fly, 

While  rumbling  thunders  roll  ; 
But  you  shall  mount  the  melting  sky, 

And  gain  the  happy  goal. 
There  on  a  bright  and  flowery  plain, 

Your  blazing  harps  shall  ring. 
The  Lamb  that  was  on  Calvary  slain, 

Shall  sound  from  every  string. 


1QQ 


On  the  Lord's  Prayer.  S.  B- 


L.  M.—Part  First. 


1  ITT^ATHER,  from  whom  all  blessings  rise, 
B-     'Tis  thou  that  rul'st  the  lofty  skies; 
Exalted  far  above  all  height, 

In  yon  thrice-happy  world  of  light. 

2  Hallowed  be  thy  sacred  name, 
Whom  all  the  angel  choirs  proclaim  ; 
Who  wast,  and  shalt  for  ever  be, 
The  One  Supreme,  Eternal  Three. 

3  Thy  kingdom  come  in  righteousness, 
That  heathen  worlds  thy  name  may  bless  ; 
Now  let  the  powers  of  darkness  fail, 

And  Jesus  Christ  be  Lord  of  all. 

4  Jehovah,  now  thy  righteous  will 
Give  us  with  meekness  to  fulfil, 

As  saints  in  brighter  worlds  unknown, 
Who  bow  before  th'  eternal  throne. 


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L.  M. — Part  Second. 


"E  have  by  thee  been  richly  fed  ; 
Still  give  us,  Lord,  our  daily  bread 
And  O,  we  pray  thee  now  impart 
The  Bread  of  Life  to  every  heart. 

2  Grant  this,  that  we  thy  praise  may  show. 
As  we  forgive  our  every  foe, 

Do  thou  our  trespasses  forgive, 
And  let  us  to  thy  glory  live. 

3  Leave  us  not  in  the  trying  hour, 

But  save  us  from  temptation's  power ; 
Lest  it  should  lead  our  feet  astray. 
And  draw  us  from  the  narrow  way. 


your  eyss 


S-  B*  Christmas. 

4  Take  now  the  kingdom  for  thine  own  • 
I  line  is  the  power,  and  thine  alone  ;  ' 
lny  vast  dominion  we  adore; 
Thine  is  the  glory  evermore.  ' 

o  While  angels  raise  their  grateful  son«s, 
Let  earth  with  her  ten  thousand  tongues, 
Extol  the  glories  of  thy  reign, 
And  every  creature  say— Amen.  J.  s. 

i  Os>  C.  M.— Christmas. 

1  SHEPHERDS,  rejoice !  lift  up 
^  And  send  vour  fears  away  ! 
News  from  the  region  of  the  "skies  ! 

A  Saviour's  born  to-day  ! 

2  Jesus,  the  God  whom  angels  fear, 

Comes  down  to  dwell  with  you: 
To-day  he  makes  his  entrance  "here, 
But  not  as  monarchs  do. 

3  Go,  shepherds,  where  the  infant  lies, 

And  see  his  humble  throne  : 
With  tears  of  joy  in  all  your  eyes, 
Go,  shepherds,  kiss  the  Son. 

4  Glory  to  God  who  reigns  above! 

Let  peace  surround  the  earth! 
Mortals  shall  know  their  Maker's  love! 
At  their  Redeemer's  birth. 

5  Lord,  and  shall  angels  have  their  sonss, 

And  men  no  tunes  to  raise  ? 
Oh,  may  we  lose  these  useless  tongues, 
When  we  forget  to  praise  ! 

6  Glory  to  God,  who  reigns  above, 

Who  pitied  us  forlorn  ! 
We  join  to  sing  our  Maker's  love, 
For  there's  a  Saviour  born! 


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IdJ  C.   hi.— Part  Fust. 

1  ^~\  FOR  a  thousand  tongues  to  sing 
^J?    My  great  Redeemer's  praise  ! 
The  glories  of  my  God  and  King, 

The  triumphs  of  his  grace  ! 

2  My  gracious  Master,  and  my  God, 

Assist  me  to  proclaim. 
To  spread  through  all  the  earth  abroad, 
The  honours  of  thy  name. 


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I  C.  M.-— Part  Second. 

ESUS !  the  name  that  charms  our  fears, 
That  bids  our  sorrows  cease : 
Tis  music  in  the  sinner's  ears : 
'Tis  life,  and  health,  and  peace. 

2  He  breaks  the  power  of  cancel'd  sin  ; 
Bo  sets  the  prisoner  free ; 
His  blood  can  make  the  foulest  clean: 
His  blood  avail'd  for  me. 

L  OO  C.  Yi.—Part   Third. 

J|"EAR  him,  ye  deaf!  his  praise,  ye  dumb, 
Your  loosen'd  tongues  employ ! 
Ye  ')lind,  behold  your  Saviour  come ! 
And  leap,  ye  lame,  for  joy ! 

2  With  rue,  by  faith,  ye  then  shall  know, 
Shall  feel  your  sins  for  given: 
Anticipate  your  heaven  below, 
And  own  that  love  is  heaven. 


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Ids?  L.  M. 

TAKE  my  poor  heart,  and  let  it  be 
For  ever  clos'd  to  all  but  thee  : 
Seal  thou  my  breast,  and  let  me  wear 
That  pledge  of  love  for  ever  there. 

I  2tO  6  Lines  &s. 

1  £%  LOVE  Divine,  what  hast  thou  done? 
^y  Th'  incarnate  God  hath  died  for  me! 
The  Father's  co-eternal  Son 

Bore  all  my  sins  upon  the  tree  ! 
Th'  incarnate  Gmd  for  me  hath  died  ! 
My  Lord,  my  love,  is  crucified ! 

2  Behold  hirn,  all  ye  that  pass  by, 

The  bleeding  Prince  of  Life  and  Peace  : 
Come  see,  ye  worms,  your  Maker  die, 

And  say,  was  ever  grief  like  his  ? 
Come,  feel  with  me  bis  blood  applied: 
My  Lord,  my  love,  is  crucified. 


1 


C.  M. 

1  g^OME,  let  us  join  our  cheerful  scags, 
^L^  With  angels  round  the  throne  ; 

Ten  thousand  thousands  are  their  tongues, 
But  all  their  joys  are  one. 

2  Worthy  the  Lamb  that  died  !  they  cry, 

To  be  exalted  thus ! 
Worthy  the  Lamb  !  our  hearts  reply, 
For  he  was  slain  for  us  ! 

142  CM. 

UICK  as  the  apple  of  an  eye, 
O  God,  my  conscience  make: 
Awake  my  soul,  when  sin  is  nigh, 
And  keep  it  still  awake. 


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2  0  may  the  least  omission,  pain  • 
My  well  instructed  soul! 
And  drive  me  to  the  blood  again, 
Which  makes  the  wounded  whole  ! 


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6  Lines  8's. 


PEACE,  doubting  heart!  my  God's  I  am 
Who  form'd  me  man,  forbids  my  fear. 
The  Lord  hath  call'd  me  by  my  name; 

The  Lord  protects  for  ever  near : 
His  blood  for  me  did  once  atone, 
And  still  he  loves  and  guards  his  own. 


144 


C.  M. 


"Y  God,  my  God,  to  thee  I  cry, 
Thee  only  would  I  know  ; 
Thy  purifying  blood  apply, 
And  wash  me  white  as  snow. 

2  Touch  me,  and  make  the  leper  clean ; 
Purge  my  iniquity. 
Unless  thou  wash  my  soul  from  sin, 
I  have  no  part  with  thee. 


145 


C.  M. 


BEHOLD,  for  me  the  victim  bleeds ! 
His  wounds  are  open'd  wide  ! 
For  me  the  blood  of  sprinkling  pleads, 
And  speaks  me  justify'd  ! 

Aft 

TE'^J'  6  Lines  8's. 

COME,  O  thou  Traveller  unknown, 
Whom  still  I  hold,  but  cannot  see 
My  company  before  is  gone, 

And  I  am  left  alone  with  thee  : 
With  thee  all  night  I  mean  to  stay. 
And  wrestle  till  the  break  of  day. 


S.  B.  Prayer  Meetings,  §c. 


S.  M. 

1  4     CHARGE  to  keep  I  have: 
JlM.  A  God  to  glorify  ; 

A  never  dying:  soul  to  save, 
And  fit  it  for  the  sky. 

2  To  serve  the  present  age  ; 

My  calling  to  fulfil: 
0  may  it  all  my  powers  engage, 
To  do  my  Master's  will. 

48  C.  M. 

OFOR  a  heart  to  praise  my  God  ! 
A  heart  from  sin  set  free  ! 
A  heart  that  always  feels  thy  blood, 

So  freely  spilt  for  me! 
A  heart  in  every  thought  renew'd, 

And  full  of  love  divine! 
Perfect,  and  right,  and  pure,  and  good ! 
A  copy,  Lord,  of  thine  ! 


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6  Lines  8's. 

OLOVE,  thou  bottomless  abyss, 
My  sins  are  swallow'd  up  in  thee ! 
Cover'd"  is  my  unrighteousness, 

Nor  spot  of  guilt  remains  on  me. 
While  Jesu's  blood  thro'  earth  and  skies, 
Mercy — free,  boundless,  Mercy — cries  ! 

LOO  cm. 

1  TOTELP  us  to  help  each  other,  Lord, 
-*i-2_  Each  other's  cross  to  bear. 

Let  each  his  friendly  aid  afford, 
And  feel  his  brother's  care. 

2  Help  us  to  build  each  other  up  ; 

Our  little  slock  improve. 
Increase  our  faith  ;  confirm   ;  *    nope  ; 
And  perfect  us  in  love. 


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L  eJ  J.  C.  M. 

1  IC^OR  ever  here  my  rest  shall  be, 
-&-     Close  to  thy  bleeding  side  M 
This  all  my  hope,  and  all  my  plea, 

For  me  the  Saviour  died. 

2  My  dying  Saviour  and  my  God, 

Fountain  for  guilt  and  sin, 
Sprinkle  me  ever  with  thy  blood, 
And  cleanse,  and  keep  me  clean. 


isa 


L.  M. — Asking  a  Blessing. 


BE  present  at  our  table,  Lord  ; 
Be  here  and  every  where  ador'd ; 
Thy  creatures  bless,  and  grant  that  we 
Mav  least  in  Paradise  with  thee. 


53 


L.  M. — Returning  Thanks. 


E  thank  thee,  Lord,  for  this  our  food  : 
We  praise  thee  more  for  Jesu's  blood : 
Lei  manna  to  our  souls  be  given, 
The  Bread  of  Life  sent  down  from  heaven. 


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C.  M. 


1  ~W   ORD,  dismiss  us  with  thy  blessing: 
-*s-^  Bid  us  now  depart  in  peace : 

Still  on  gospel  manna  feeding, 
Let  oar  faith  and  love  increase. 

2  Fill  each  breast  with  consolation  : 

Up  to  thee  our  voice  we  raise. 
When  we  reach  thy  blissful  station, 
Then  we'll  give  thee  nobler  praise. 


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FOR  THE  USE  OF  THE 


PftlMiTlVE  METHODISTS. 


COMPILES  FROM  THE  BEST  AUTHORS,  AND  ENRICHED  WITH 

oskinal  hyx&sts, 

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HUGH    bourne. 


Revised  and  Altered  for  ike  use  of  the.lmer.  Primitive  Methodisti, 
by  Thomas  Taylor,  Treasurer. 


"I  will  sing  with  the  Spirit,  and  I  will  sing  with  the 
understanding  also." — 1  Cor.  xiv.  15. 


Entered,  according  to  .let  cf  Congress,  in  the  year  1944,  by 
Thojxus  Taylor,  Treasurer,  in.  trust  for  the  American  Primitive 
Methodists,  in  the  Clerk's  Office  of  the  District  Court  cf  the 
Southern  District  of  New  York. 


Primed  at  124  Wooster  street,  New  York. 

MDCCCXI.IV. 


PREFACE. 


THE  singing  service,  or  service  of  song,  is  used,  in 
Scripture,  lo  set  forth  the  praises  of  God,  to  record  his 
wondrous  works,  and  make  known  his  goodness  and 
loving  kindness  to  the  children  of  men  ;  it  is  used  also 
for  reproof,  correction,  admonition,  and  instruction  in 
righteousness. 

On  the  Service  of  Song  in  the  Old  Testament. 

The  first  service  of  this  kind,  of  which  we  have  any 
knowledge,  is  recorded  in  Job,  xxxviii.  6,  7,  where  the 
Lord  himself  informs  us,  that  when  he  laid  the  founda- 
tions of  the  earth,  "  The  morning  stars  sang  together, 
and  all  the  sons  of  God  shouted  for  joy."  This  shows  us 
that  there  was  joy  in  heaven  when  creation  first  arose; 
and  when  God  makes  a  new  creation  in  the  hearts  of 
sinners,  there  is  joy  both  in  heaven  and  on  earth.  In 
Luke,  xv.  7,  our  Lord  speaks  of  joy  in  heaven  over  one 
sinner  that  repenteth;  and  on  earth,  the  children  of  God 
rejoice  in  the  work  of  the  Lord.  On  such  occasions, 
they  might  say,  as  in  hymn  20, 

"  Thee,  in  thy  glorious  realms,  they  praise, 
And  bow  before  thy  throne; 
We,  in  the  kingdom  of  thy  grace: 
The  kingdoms  are  but  one.:' 

When  the  Lord  brought  the  children  of  Israel  out  of 
Egypt  with  a  high  hand  and  an  outstretched  arm,  and 
through  the  Red  Sea,  on  dry  ground,  they  raised  a  song  of 
triumph  unto  the  Lord,  saying,  "  I  will  sing  unto  the 
Lord,  for  he  hath  triumphed  gloriously."  Exod.  xv. 
When  the  nation  thus  sung  unto  the  Lord,  their  united 
voices  would  sound  like  the  voice  of  many  waters. 

When  Moses  had  nearly  finished  his  course,  and  be- 
fore he  went  up  to  the  top  of  Pisgah  to  view  the  land 
and  die,  he,  by  the  Eternal  Spirit,  delivered  a  song  for 
correction,  exhortation, and  instruction  in  righteousness; 
and  said,  "  My  doctrine  shall  drop  a*s  the  rain,  my  speech 
shall  distil  as  the  dew."     Deut.  xxxii.  2. 


ON    THE    SERVICE    OF    SONG.  Ill 

In  the  times  of  the  judges,  when  the  Lord  wrought 
out  a  mighty  deliverance  by  the  hand  of  Deborah  and 
Barak,  they  raised  a  song  unio  the  Lord,  saying,  "  Praise 
ye  the  Lord  for  the  avenging  of  Israel,  when  the  people 
willingly  offered  themselves.'3     Judges,  v.  2. 

When  David  rose  up  to  be  the  sweet  psalmist  of 
Israel,  he,  by  the  inspiration  of  the  Holy  Ghost,  com- 
posed many  psalms  unto  the  Lord,  which  have  been  a 
blessing  to  the  children  of  God,  from  generation  to  gene- 
ration. He  also  set  the  singing  service  in  order,  and 
appointed  Levites  over  the  service  of  song  in  the  house 
of  the  Lord.     1  Chron.  vi.  31. 

David,  being  seated  on  the  throne  of  Israel,  prepared 
a  place  for  the  ark  of  God,  and  brought  it  up  with  great 
joy.  The  singers,  Heman,  Asaph,  and  Jeduthun,  were 
appointed  to  sound  with  cymbals  of  brass.  Others  had 
psalteries  and  harps.  Chenaniah,  chief  of  the  Levites, 
was  for  song.  The  trumpets  were  blown  before  the  ark 
of  God,  and  all  Israel  brought  up  the  ark  of  the  cove- 
nant of  the  Lord  with  shouting,  &c.  1  Chron.  xv. 
And  when  David  had  nearly  finished  his  earthly  course, 
he  delivered  a  psalm  of  praise  unto  the  Lord,  saying, 
"Blessed  be  his  glorious  name  for  ever:  and  let  the 
whole  earth  be  filled  with  his  slorv.  Amen  and  amen." 
Ps.  lxxii.  17. 

After  David  was  gathered  to  his  fathers,  the  Lord 
raised  Solomon,  his  son,  to  the  throne  of  Israel;  ap- 
pointed him  to  build  him  an  house,  and  gave  him  wis- 
dom beyond  any  that  were  before  him.  "  And  when  Solo- 
mon and  all  Israel  dedicated  the  temple,  the  singers 
were  set  in  order,  and  with  them  one  hundred  and 
twenty  priests  sounding  with  trumpets.  And  it  came 
to  pass  as  the  trumpeters  and  singers  were  as  one,  to 
make  one  sound  to  be  heard  in  praising  and  thanking 
the  Lord,  for  he  is  good,  for  his  mercy  endureth  for  ever, 
that  then  the  house  was  filled  with  a  cloud,  so  that  the 
priests  could  not  stand  to  minister  by  reason  of  the  cloud ; 
for  the  glorv  of  the  Lord  had  filled  the  house  of  God." 
2  Chron.  v.  12— 14. 

The  singers,  on  some  occasions,  had  to  undertake  im- 
portant enterprises  ;  and  their  faith  was  fully  tried  when 
Jehoshaphat  appointed  them  unto  the  Lord,  to  praise 
the  beauty  of  holiness,  and  face  the  enemy,  marching 


IV  ON   THE   SERVICE    OF    SONG. 

before  the  army  when  on  the  point  of  entering  into  bat- 
tle. But  faith  prevailed ;  for  when  they  began  to  sing 
and  praise,  (and  the  army,  no  doubt,  joined  in  with 
them,)  then  the  Lord  wrought  out  a  great  deliverance. 
2  Chron.  xx.  21,  22. 

When  Joash  was  raised  up  to  the  throne  of  Israel, 
Jehoiada  appointed  the  officers  of  the  house  of  the 
Lord,  to  offer  the  burnt-offerings  of  the  Lord  with  re- 
joicing and  singing.     2  Chron.  xxiii.  1$. 

The  pious  king  Hezekiah,  when  raised  to  the  throne, 
restored  the  worship  of  the  Lord,  and  commanded  to 
offer  the  burnt-offerings  upon  the  altar.  And  when  the 
burnt-offering  began,  the  song  of  the  Lord  began  also. 
And  all  the  congregation  worshipped,  and  the  singers 
sang,  and  the  trumpets  sounded  :  and  all  this  continued 
Until  the  burnt-offering  was  finished.  2  Chron.  xxix. 
27,  28. 

In  the  reign  of  Zedekiah,  the  children  of  Israel  were 
carried  away  captive  ;  and  by  the  rivers  of  Babylon  they 
sat  down  and  wept,  and  hanged  their  harps  upon  the 
willows.  For  there  they  that  carried  them  away  cap- 
tive required  a  song.  But  their  thought  was,  "  How 
shall  we  sing  the  Lord's  song  in  a  strange  land  V  Psal. 
cxxxvii.  1 — 1. 

But  when  the  Lord  turned  again  the  captivity  of 
Zion,  their  mouth  was  filled  with  laughter  and  their 
tongue  with  singing.  And  when  the  foundation  of  the 
temple  was  laid,  they  sang  together  by  course  in  prais- 
ing and  giving  thanks  unto  the  Lord  ;  because  he  is 
good,  for  his  mercy  endureth  for  ever  unto  Israel.  "  And 
all  the  people  shouted  with  a  great  shout  when  they 
praised  the  Lord,  because  the  foundation  of  the  house 
of  the  Lord  was  laid  ;  and  the  noise  was  heard  afar 
off."     Ezra,  iii.  1 1—13. 

After  this,  when  Nehemiah  had  raised  up  the  ruins  of 
Jerusalem,  they  kept  the  dedication  of  the  wall  with 
gladness,  with  thanksgivings,  and  with  singings.  Nehe. 
xii.  27. 

.  Throughout  the  Old  Testament,  the  service  of  song 
formed  an  eminent  part  in  the  worship  of  God.  It  was 
also  employed  in  giving  reproof,  correction,  admonition, 
and  instruction,  in  righteousness.  The  Lord  raised  up 
Moses,  David,  Asaph,  and  the  holy  prophets,  who,  by 


OX    THE    SERVICE    OF    SOXG.  V 

the  Eternal  Spirit,  composed  songs  and  psalms  unto  the 
Lord  ;  and  wrote  them  for  instruction,  for  celebrating 
the  holy  worship  of  Jehovah,  and  to  be  a  blessing  to  the 
children  of  God  in  all  ages. 

On  the  Service  of  Song  in  the  New  Testament. 

In  the  fullness  of  time,  Jesus  Christ  was  born  in 
Bethlehem  of  Judea;  and  there  was  in  the  same  coun- 
try, shepherds  watching  over  their  flocks  by  night. 
And,  lo,  the  angel  of  the  Lord  came  upon  {hem,  and  the 
glory  of  the  Lord  shone  round  about  them,  and  they 
were  sore  afraid.  And  the  angel  said,  "  Fear  not,  for, 
behold,  I  bring  you  good  tidings  of  great  joy,  which 
shall  be  to  all  people.  For  unto  you  is  born  this  day  in 
the  city  of  David,  a  Saviour,  which  is  Christ  the  Lord." 
And  suddenly  there  was  with  the  angel  a  multitude  of 
the  heavenly  host  praising  God,  and  savins:,  i;  Glory  to 
God  in  the  highest,  and  on  earth  peace,  goodwill  tow- 
ards men.''     Luke,  ii. 

At  the  Feast  of  the  Passover,  when  our  Lord  was 
about  to  be  offered  up,  he  instituted  the  ordinance  called 
the  Supper  of  the  Lord;  on  which  occasion,  he  and  his 
disciples  sung  a  hymn.     Mark,  xiv.  2d. 

Paul  and  Silas,  in  prison  at  Philippi,  prayed,  and  sang 
praises  unto  the  Lord  at  midnight.  And  the  Lord  sent 
an  earthquake,  and  wrought  out  a  mighty  deliverance. 
Acts,  xvi.  23. 

From  this  instance,  it  appears  that,  at  times,  the  sing- 
ing assists  in  growing  into  faith.  It  may  be  remarked, 
too,  that  when  the  three  kings  sought  unto  Elisha  for 
deliverance,  he  said.  "Bring  me  a  minstrel.  And  it 
came  to  pass,  when  the  minstrel  played,  that  the  hand 
of  the  Lord  came  upon  him."     2  Kings,  iii.  lo. 

In  the  Xew  Testament,  we  have  peculiar  directions 
for  the  performance  of  this  service.  la  1  Cor.  xiv.  15, 
the  apostle  says,  ••'  I  will  sing  With  the  spirit,  and  I  will 
sing  with  the  understanding  also."  AivJ  Ephes.  v.  IS, 
19,  says,  "  Be  filled  with  the  Spirit;  speaking  to  your- 
selves in  psalms,  and  hymns,  and  spiritual  songs,  singing 
and  making  melody  in  your  hearts  unto  the  Lord."  In 
Col.  iii.  16,  we  have  this  farther  instruction,  "■  Let  the 
word  of  Christ  dwell  in  you  richly  in  all  wisdom  ;  teach- 
ing and  admonishing  one  another  in  psalms,  and  hymns 


VI  ON    THE    SERVICE    OF    SONG. 

and  spiritual  songs  ;  singing  with  grace  in  your  hearts 
tothe  Lord." 

As  we  advance  in  the  New  Testament,  the  singing 
service  g*ows  upon  us.  In  Rev.  v.  John  saw  the  Lamb 
take  the  book  sealed  with  seven  seals,  and  a  new  song 
was  sung,  saying,  "Thou  art  worthy  to  take  the  book, 
and  to  open  the  seals  thereof:  for  thou  wast  slain, 
and  hast  redeemed  us  to  God  by  thy  blood  out  of  every 
kindred,  and  tongue,  and  people,  and  nation;  and  hast 
made  us  unto  our  God,  kings  and  priests;  and  we  shall 
reign  upon  the  earth." 

In  Rev.  xiv.  the  Lamb  and  his  company  sung,  as  it 
were,  a  new  song.  And  in  Rev.  xv.  those  who  stand  on 
the  sea  of  glass,  have*  the  harps  of  God ;  and  sins:  the 
song  of  Moses  the  servant  of  God,  and  the  son?  of  the 
Lamb.  And  in  Rev.  xix.  after  Babylon  was  fallen,  a 
voice  came  out  of  the  throne,  savins;,  "  Praise  our  God 
all  ye  his  servants,  and  ye  that  fear  him,  both  small  and 
great.*'  And  John  heard,  as  it  were,  the  voice  of  a  great 
multitude,  and  as  the  voice  of  many  waters,  and  as  the 
voice  of  mighty  thunderings.  saying,  "  Alleluia  :  for  the 
Lord  God  omnipotent  reigncth.'" 

Genera!  Observations. 
The  Lord  hath  not  only  raised  pious  and  holy  men  to 
compose  psalms,  and  hymns,  and  spiritual  songs,  but  he 
has,  from  time  to  time,  raised  up  suitable  persons  to 
conduct  the  singing  service  ;  men  and  women  who  can 
sing  with  grace  ia  their  hearts  unto  the  Lord,  and  whose 
singing  is  accompanied  with  the  power  of  God,  and  is  a 
general  blessing  to  the  people.  These  are  appointed  ot 
the  Lord  :  all  others  would  bring  a  vain  oblation,  and 
would  injure  both  themselves  and  the  congregation. 
None  should  be  suffered  to  take  any  part  in  leading  the 
sinking  service,  but  such  as  can  "sing  with  grace  in 
their  hearts  unto  the  Lord."  These  are  the  people 
whom  the  Lord  calls  into  this  service  ;  and  their  faith 
and  piety  is  a  blessing  to  all  the  people.  Their  zeal  is 
to  bring  the  whole  congregation  forward  in  the  singing 
service,  to  lead  them  into  faith,  and  enable  them,  as 
much  as  possible,  to  sing  with  the  spirit  and  with  the 
understanding  also,  and  with  grace  in  their  hearts  unto 
the  Lord. 


OX    THE    SERVICE    OF    SONG.  VU 

The  Lord,  in  ancient  times,  raised  up  holy  men  to 
write  songs  and  psalms  as  a  part  of  the  Scriptures  of 
Truth  ;  and  in  latter  ages  he  has  i^.ised  up  others,  who 
have  performed  a  very  useful,  though  a  different,  ser- 
vice. These  have  not  been  called  to  write  with  the 
authority  of  those  who  penned  the  Scriptures  of  Truth  ; 
but  they  have  composed  a  variety  of  hymns,  in  different 
languages,  for  the  edification  of  the  children  of  God. 
In  England,  have  been  Isaac  Watts,  Charles  Wesley, 
and  a  variety  of  others,  who  have  laboured  in  this  ser- 
vice with  considerable  success. 

Of  the  present  Bock. 

la  compiling  the  present  hymn  book,  great  care  has 
been  taken  to  select  the  best  hymns  from  the  best  au- 
thors ;  and  a  considerable  number  of  original  hymns 
have  been  composed  expressly  for  this  work.  These  are 
of  a  superior  cast ;  they  lead  into  the  mystery  of  faith, 
and  embrace  a  variety  of  subjects. 

For  the  greater  agreeableness,  the  authors'  names, 
when  known,  are  usually  inserted,  by  way  of  signature, 
at  the  close  of  the  hymns. 

One  great  excellency  in  this  book,  is,  its  being  suited 
to  the  varieties  of  meetings  and  worship.  It  is  not  only 
suited  to  the  different  ordinances,  but  the  varieties  in 
the  lengths  of  the  hymns  will  be  a  Great  accommodation. 
At  the  opening  cf  the  service,  a  hymn  of  considerable 
lvngth  is  generally  used  ;  and,  as  the  worship  proceeds, 
shorter  ones  are  usually  required.  And  here  are  an  ex- 
cellent proportion  of  loaz  hymns:  and,  it  is  hoped,  a 
sufficiency  of  shorter  ones-  Again,  in  prayer  meetings, 
and  0:1  various  other  occasions,  hymns,  consisting  of  one 
or  two  verses,  are  almost  constantly  wanted  :  and  great 
care  has  been  taken  to  provide  a  considerable  number 
of  those.  Nevertheless,  if  the  excellent  short  hymns 
be  found  too  few,  a  verse  or  two  from  any  long  hymn, 
may  be  occasionally  given  out.  And,  for  the  saving  of 
time,  the  short  hymns  should  mostly  be  given  out  from 
memory. 


ON     WORSHIP. 

The  more  constant  and  frequent  services  of  worship, 
are,  Private  Praver,  Preachings,  Prayer-Meetings,  and 
Class-Meetings ;  such  as  Love-Peasts  and  Camp-Meet- 
ings, ar#exceilent  and  powerful,  but  not  so  frequent. 

Private  Prayer. 
In  private  prayer  a  person  may,  through  the  Media- 
tor, enter  into  conversation  with  the  Almighty,  and  lay 
open  his  whole  soul  unto  him.  He  may  press  through 
temptation,  grow  into  faith,  and  take  hold  of  the  strength 
of  the  Lord.  At  times,  however,  it  is  difficult  to  wrestle, 
through  the  force  of  temptation,  and  get  into  the  ful- 
ness of  faith,  till  the  Holy  Ghos  1  powerfully  descends. 
But  in  this,  as  in  other  means,  he  that  regardeth  the 
clouds  shall  not  reap. 

Preaching  Service. 

Preaching  services  usually  open  with  singing  and 
prayer,  ending  with  the  Lord's  Prayer.  Singing  again 
follows,  (usually  short,)  after  which,  a  sermon  or  dis- 
course is  delivered,  for  about  twenty,  or  from  that  to 
thirty  minutes.  It  should  scarcely  ever  exceed  thirty 
minutes;  and  the  preacher,  if  possible,  should  so  fully 
get  into  faith,  as  to  preach  the  gospel  with  the  Holy 
Ghost  sent  down  from  heaven.*  In  order  to  this,  he 
should  keep  clear  of  all  improprieties,  all  reflections  on 
individuals  or  societies,  and  all  other  unprofitable  things; 
using  only,  "Sound  speech,  that  cannot  be  condemned,!" 
and,  as  far  as  wisdom  is  given  to  him,  preaching  a  pure 
gospel,  and  nothing  but  the  gospel.  After  sermon  or 
discourse,  the  service  closes  with  singing  and  prayer. 
The  whole  service  takes  up  about  an  "hour  or  an  hour 
and  a  quarter. 

When  the  pious  praying  labourers  are  in  proper  disci- 
pline, (and  not  addicted  to  dragging  out  to  too  great 
lengths,)  prayer  meetings  are  introduced  after  preach- 
ings, with  very  great  success.  The  prayer  meeting  usu- 
ally commences  at  the  conclusion  of  the  preaching  ser- 
vice, and  is  carried  on  for  about  twenty  minutes.  On 
some  occasions,  when   circumstances   warrant  it,  the 

•  I  Pet.  i.  11.  f  Titus  ii.  8. 


ON   WORSHIP.  IX 

prayer  meeting  begins  immediately  after  sermon,  and 
forms  a  part  of  the  preaching  service. 

Every  pulpit  should  have  a  proper  convenience  for 
the  preacher  to  kneel  at  prayer.  The  preacher  should 
always  stand  during  the  singing  services,  unless,  obliged 
to  sit  down  through  extreme  illness.  If  two  preachers 
stand  up  in  one  service,  they  may  speak  from  15  to  20 
minutes  each;  and  it  would  be  prudent  in  the  latter 
preacher  not  to  make  any  reference  to  the  preaching  that 
went  before.  Such  references  are  generally  injurious. 

Prayer  Meetings. 

The  outline  is  as  follows  : 

1.  Open  with  singing  for  about  4,  5,  or  6  minutes. 

2.  Spend  4,  o,  or  6  minutes  in  prayer,  ending  with  the 
Lord's  Prayer. 

3.  Sin?  about  2,  3,  or  4  minutes. 

4.  Let  the  members  of  the  society  pray  in  quick  suc- 
cession, for  about  2,  3,  or  4  minutes  each  ;  with  singing 
a  verse  or  two,  occasionally,  to  vary  the  exercises. 

5.  In  prayinsr  with  mourners,  or  in  other  particular 
cases,  the  exercises  may  be  lengthened.  But,  in  gene- 
ral, Ion?  exercises,  in  public,  are  injurious,  and  should 
be  carefully  avoided.  And  if  any  one  trespass,  by  at- 
tempting to  drag  out  to  an  improper  length,  the  Leaders' 
Meeting,  or  some  other  official  aulhority,  may  determine 
wiiat  remedy  shall  be  applied  to  such  impropriety. 

6.  If  exhortations  be  given,  they  may  be  from  2  or  3, 
to  6  or  8  minutes  each. 

7.  Conclude  in  an  hour,  or  an  hour  and  a  quarter. 

8.  On  suitable  occasions,  prayer  may  again  com- 
mence, and  especially  if  there  be  souls  in  distress. 

9.  This  outline  may  he  judiciously  varied  in  any  point, 
as  circumstances  may  require. 

In  all  kinds  of  mee*fewe«.  the  general  ruks  are  as  fol- 
low : — I.  Besin  at  the  proper  time.  2.  Get  into  faith 
as  much  as  possible,  in  order  that  the  Holy  Ghost  may 
descend.  3.  Knefd  at  prayer.  4.  Stand  in  sinking. 
5.  Sit  in  the  time  of  preaching,  exhortation,  or  discourse 
Nevertheless,  in  worship,  in  the  open  air,  if  the  ground 
be  wet  or  unsuitable,  the  kneeling  is  sometimes  dis- 
pensed with. 


%  ON   WORSHIP. 

Class  Meetings. 

1.  Open  with  singing  for  about  4, 5,  or  6  minutes. 

2.  Let  4  or  5  minutes  be  spent  in  prayer,  ending  with 
the  Lord's  Prayer. 

3.  Sing  about  2  or  3  minutes. 

4.  Leader  speak  1  or  2  minutes,  chiefly  his  own  expe- 
rience. 

5.  Let  15,  or  from  that  to  20  minutes,  be  spent  in  con- 
versation of  the  leader  with  the  members.  And,  to 
keep  the  attention  alive,  the  leader,  during  the  conversa- 
tion, may,  if  he  chooses,  give  out  one  or  two  verses,  and 
sing. 

6.  If  a  class  have  15  or  16  members,  the  average 
lime  of  speaking  should  be  about  one  minute  with  each 
member.  If  there  be  20  or  30  members,  the  time  should 
be  less,  because  in  speaking  to  one,  the  leader,  in  effect, 
speaks  to  all.  In  particular  cases,  more  time  may  be 
spent  with  any  member. 

7.  If  any  member  have  acquired  or  be  acquiring  a 
habit  of  long  speaking,  then  the  leader,  after  dropping 
a  word  or  two,  should  immediately  pass  on  to  the  next, 
and  begin,  at  once,  to  speak  to  the  next.  If  this  be 
not  attended  to,  the  meeting  will  soon  be  injured. 

8.  When  the  speaking  is  concluded,  sing  for  2,  3,  or 
4  minutes. 

9.  Then  let  the  members  pray  in  quick  succession  for 
about  2  or  3  minutes  each.  The  leaders  must  take  care 
that  none  of  them  trespass  upon  time.  Also,  one  or  two 
verses  may  be  occasionally  sung,  to  vary  the  exercises. 

10.  Be  careful  and  exact  in  settling  the  class  paper. 

1 1.  Conclude  in  an  hour,  or  an  hour  and  a  quarter. 

12.  This  outline  may  be  judiciously  varied  in  any 
point,  as  circumstances  may  require. 

13.  If  a  class  be  met  by  a  preacher,  after  preaching, 
he  may  begin  the  conversation  without  previous  singing 
and  prayer,  and  go  through  this  service  in  15  minutes,  or 
not  exceed  20  minutes. 

Love-f "easts . 

Love-feasts  usually  open  with  singing  and  prayer.*     A  piece 

is  then  sung   by   way  of  asking  a  blessing  ;    after  which  the 

*  It  has  been  a  custom  to  have  preaching  before  a  Love-feast ; 
but  this  is  verv  generally  laid  aside,  on  account  of  its  very 
great  inconvenience. 


ON   WORSHIP.  SI 

bread  and  water  are  served  out,  the  Love-feast  collection  is 
made,  and  a  piece  sung  by  way  of  returning  thanks.  The 
preacher  makes  a  few  remarks  ;  the  people  rise  in  succession, 
and  speak  their  own  experience;  and  distant  comers  some- 
times say  a  little  about  the  works  of  God  in  other  places.  But 
none  are  allowed  to  run  into  useless  exhortations,  drag  out  to 
tedious  lengths,  or  to  speak  unprofiiably  of  others  ;  and  above 
all,  not  to  reflect  upon,  or  find  fault,  either  with  individuals  or 
societies.  And  it  is  the  preacher's  painful  duty  to  stop  all  who 
attempt  lo  tiespass.  H  (has  to  preserve  the  Love-feast  in  its 
clear  and  pure  course,  in  order  that  the  people  may  grow  into 
faith,  and  that  the  Holy  Ghost  may  descend. 

Singing  and  prayer  are  occasionally  introduced;  and  the 
Love-feast  dually" closes  with  prayer.' 

Camp  Meetings. 

Camp  Meetings  open  at  9  o'clock  in  the  morning,  proceed 
with  a  variety  of  services,  and  close  at  4  or  5  in  the  afternoon. 
Sometimes  they  stop  an  hour  for  dinner,  and  sometimes  not. 
All  the  exercises  in  all  the  services  must  be  short,  as  long  exer- 
cises are  peculiarly  injurious  at  Camp  Meetings. 

'I  hey  usually  open  with  a  praying  service  for  about  30  minutes. 
At  haii-past  9,  preaching  service.  At  a  quarter  past  10,  pray- 
ing service  in  companies.  At  a  quarter  before  11,  cither  a 
preaching  or  a  reading  service.  At  half  past  11,  praying  ser- 
vice in  companies  :  and  so  on,  varying  the  exercises,  in  order 
that  the  attention  and  energy  of  the  people  may  keep  rising 
an  1  increasing  to  the  last. 

Preaching  services  open  with  singing  and  prayer,  and  close 
with  sermon  or  discourae.  Two  preachers  should  always  stand 
up  in  each  service;  and  no  preacher  should,  on  any  account, 
be  allowed  to  speak  for  more  than  50  minutes  in  any  one  ser- 
vice. And  a  preaching  service  should  scarcely  ever  be  allow- 
ed to  continue  for  mo;e  than  4-3  minutes.  The  preachers 
should  take  a  clear,  pure  con;  se,  and  no;  make  reference  to  any 
preaching  thai  has  gone  before  or  that  is  to  follow  after — such 
references  being  mostly  injurious. 

B.EAMNC  service.^  <\  en  with  tinging  and  prayer.  One  or  two 
experiences  are  i hen  icad  from  the  Magazines.  1  he  readers 
are  allowed  to  comment  a  little  as  they  go  on.  These  servi- 
ces promote  variety,  and  are  often  very  useful, 

Pray-no  services  should  be  carefully  supported.  They  are 
the  chief  strength  of  the  Camp  Meetings,  and  give  energy  and 
dignity  to  the  whole.    They  are  held  in  four  dilfcrent  ways  : 

1.  The  general  praying  service  at  the  opening. 

2.  About  a  quarter  past  ten  in  the  forenoon,  a  praying  service 
should  open  in  companies  ;  but  no  company  should  be  allowed 
to  fix  near  the  stan  1.  The  movements  in  this  service,  give 
variety,  energy,  and  effect  to  the  whole.  If  the  congregation 
happen  to  be' but  small,  they  should  nevertheless  go  out  in 
companies,  because  the  going  out  and  coining  in  are  a  great 
relief,  both  to  body  and  mind ;  and  are  of  great  service  to  the 
people  in  other  respects. 


Xll  ON    WORSHIP. 

3.  When  a  praying  service,  in  companies,  has  gone  on,  with 
energy,  for  half  an  Hour,  they  are  usually  summoned  to  the 
preaching  stand,  iiut  if  the  pious  praying  laborers  happen  to 
be  engaged  with  mourners,  then  the  next  service  must  be  de- 
fened,  or  put  off,  as  the  case  may  require.  Nevertheless,  if 
circumstances  render  preaching  necessary,  then  a  permanent 
company  is  formed,  and  tixed  at  a  suitable  distance  from  the 
stand,  to  j  ray  for  mourners:  and  this  company  does  not  break 
up  for  preaching.  The  permanent  company  is  a  relief  to  the 
whole  ;  and  all  the  other  services  proceed  regularly  as  before. 

4.  Sometimes,  when  the  work  breaks  out  powerfully  under 
preaching,  it  is  found  necessary  to  have  a  general  praying  ser- 
vice, without  going  out  in  companies.  In  this  case  it  is  usual 
to  make  a  ring  or  opening,  and  call  up  the  mourners  to  be 
prayed  for. 

On  Musical  Instruments. 

Jubal,  a  descendant  of  Cain,  was  the  father  of  all  such  as 
handle  the  harp  and  organ.     Gen.  iv.  31. 

The  trumpet  of  the  Lord  sounded  at  Sinai.  And,  among  the 
Israelites,  trumi  ets  were  blown  throughout  the  land,  on  the 
great  day  of  atonement.  The  trumpets  were  also  sounded  on 
the  ne'.v  moons,  feast  days,  and  jubilees  ;  and,  on  some  occa- 
sions, they  were  blown  over  sacrifices  for  a  memorial. 

Samuel  said  to  Saul,  "Thou  shalt  meet  a  company  of  pro 
phets,  with  a  psaltery,  and  a  tabret,  and  a  pipe,  and  a  harp, 
before  them."  I  Sam.  x.  5.  David  invented  a  variety  of  mu- 
sical instruments,  and  introduced  them  into  the  singing  ser- 
vice. But  in  all  the  Christian  worship  in  the  New  Testament, 
we  never  hear  of  musical  instruments,  except  in  the  Revela- 
tion of  the  Apostle  John,  where  we  are  told  of  harpers  harp- 
ing with  their  harps. 

Amos,  vi.  1—5,  says,  "Woe  to  them  that  are  at  ease  in  Zion, 
&c— 5.  That  chant  to  the  sound  of  the  viol,  and  invent  Co 
themselves  instruments  of  music  like  David." 

When  these  things  are  fully  considered,  it  will  be  evident 
that  great  caution  should  be  used  in  admitting  musical  instru- 
ments into  the  public  worship.  And  none  but  decidedly  pi  us 
persons  should,  on  any  account,  be  allowed  to  play  <  n  any 
musical  instrument,  in  the  congregation,  during  the  time  of 
wi  rship. 

With  grea'  care  and  caution,  it  is  probable  that  musical  in 
struments  might  be  occasionally  used,  without  becoming  a 
snare.  It  will,  however,  require  considerable  firmness  :n  leli 
gious  people  to  keep  clear  in  this  matter  Rut  whenever  they 
admit  any  person,  whose  lite  does  not  adorn  the  doctrine  of 
God  our  Saviour,  to  play  on  any  instrument  in  the  congre- 
gation, or  to  take  any  part  in  leading  the  singing  service,  they 
may,  at  once,  say,   "The  glory  is  departed." 

"Now  unto  him  that  is  able  to  do  exceeding  abundantly 
above  all  that  we  ask  or  think,  according  to  the  power  that 
worketh  in  us,  unto  him  be  glory  in  the  church  by  Christ  .lesus 
throughout  all  ages,  world  without  end.  Amen."  Ephe.  iii. 
20,  21. 


&&WLQB  MTZmm  BOOK, 

FOP.    THE    USE    OF   THE 

PRIMITIVE  .IflHTIIOJDISTS 


Hymns  on  the  Majesty  and  Goodness  of  God, 
with    Exhortation. 


L  C.  M. 

1  f^l  REAT  is  the  Lord  on  Zion's  hill ! 
^%~  To  him  be  glory  given ! 

His  presence  doth  creation  fill : 
He  rules  both  earth  and  heaven. 

2  He  sits  enthron'd  above  all  height, 

And  shall  for  ever  reign  ; 
Ador'd  by  all  the  saints  in  light, 
By  all  the  dazzling  train. 

3  While  angel  hosts  in  realms  above. 

Their  heavenly  voices  raise, 
We'll  thank  him  for  redeeming  love, 
And  join  to  sing  his  praise. 

4  Wisdom,  and  majesty,  and  power, 

Belong  to  God  alone  : 
Let  heaven  and  earth  his  name  adore, 
And  fall  before  his  throne.         w.  s.  &  h. 


L.  M. 

BEFORE  Jehovah's  awful  throne, 
Ye  nations,  bow  with  sacred  joy. 
Know  that  the  Lord  is  God  alone  : 
He  can  create,  and  he  destroy. 


On  the  Majesty  and  Goodness  of  God. 

His  sovereign  power,  without  our  aid, 
Made  us  of  clay,  and  ibrm'd  us  men: 
And  when,  like  wand'ring  sheep,  we  stray'd, 
He  brought  us  to  his  fold  again. 

We'll  crowd  thy  gates  with  thankful  songs; 
High  as  the  heavens  our  voices  raise  ; 
And  earth,  witli  her  ten  thousand  tongues, 
Shall  fill  thy  courts  with  sounding  praise. 

Wide  as  the  world  is  thy  command  ; 
Vast  as  eternity,  thy  love: 
Firm  as  a  rock  thy  truth  shall  stand, 
When  rolling  years  shall  cease  to  move.   x.  w. 

C.  M. 

BY  living  faith  we  now  behold 
That  glorious  world  above  ; 
The  streets  are  pav'd  with  purest  gold, 
And  all  is  joy  and  love. 

Ten  thousand  thousand  angels  wait, 

To  hail  us  on  the  shore  ; 
We  sooa  shall  claim  our  blest  estate, 

And  meet  to  part  no  more. 

Then  let  us  always  watch  and  pray, 

And  on  his  love  depend  : 
Till  all  our  tears  are  wip'd  away, 

And  all  our  sorrows  end.  w.  s.  &  h.  b. 

C.  M. 

RISE,  O  Zion,  rise  and  shine  ! 
Thy  Maker  gives  command: 
Array 'd  in  glorious  light  divine, 
Arise  in  every  land. 

The  Lord  will  bring  thy  sons  from  far, 

And  nurse  them  by  thy  side  ; 
Ten  thousands,  guided  by  his  star, 

Shall  join  the  heavenly  bride. 


On  the  Majesty  and  Goodness  of  God* 

He'll  lead  thy  living  armies  forth, 

Array'd  in  spotless  white  ; 
Till  all  the  Gentiles  on  the  earth, 

Shall  see  thy  glorious  light. 

The  world  shall  view  thee  with  amaze, 

And  all  its  forces  bring  ; 
Both  Jews  and  Gentiles  then  shall  praise 

Their  everlasting  King.  h.  b.  &  w.  s. 


C.  21.— Part  First. 

'0  one  is  like  Jeshurun's  God ! 
So  great,  so  strong,  so  high  ! 
Behold,  he  spreads  his  wings  abroad! 
He  rides  upon  the  sky! 

2  Lo  !  Israel  is  his  first-born  son  ; 

Th'  Almighty  God  is  thine; 
Behold  him  to  thy  help  come  down, 
The  Excellence  divine. 

3  Lo !  thee,  the  Great  Jehovah  deigns 

To  succour  and  defend : 
Thee,  the  Eternal  God  sustains — 
Thy  Maker,  and  thy  Friend. 

4  0  Israel,  what  hast  thou  to  dread, 

Sale  from  impending  harms  ? 
Around  thee,  and  beneath,  are  spread 
The  everlasting  arms. 

5  Lo !  God  is  thine  !  disdain  to  fear 

The  enemy  within  ! 
Our  God  shall  in  thy  flesh  appear, 
And  make  an  end  of  sin. 

6  Lo  !  God,  the  man  of  sin  shall  slay, 

And  fill  thy  soul  with  joy : 
Our  God  shall  thrust  him  out,  and  say 
'  Destroy  them  all ! — destroy  !' 


On  the  Majesty  and  Goodness  of  God. 

A  dreadful  struggle  then  is  o'er  ; 

Tormenting  fears  shall  cease  ; 
And  Israel  then  shall  sin  no  more, 

But  dwell  in  heavenly  peace. 

w.  a.  by  h.  e.  &;  w.  s. 


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G.  M. — Part  Second. 

1  lOTIS  inward  enemies  are  gone, 
-51  And  sin  shall  have  no  part ; 
For  Israel  now  shall  dwell  alone, 

With  Jesus  in  his  heart. 

2  And  in  a  land  of  corn  and  wine, 

His  lot  shall  be  below : 
Rich  comforts  there,  and  blessings,  join, 
And  milk  and  honey  flow. 

3  Lo !  Jacob's  well  is  in  his  soul ; 

Rich  dews  his  heavens  distil, 
And  fill  his  soul,  already  full, 
And  shall  for  ever  fill. 

4  0  Israel,  truly  blest  art  thou  ! 

What  people  is  like  thee? 

Sav'd  from  all  sin  by  Jesus  now 

Thou  art,  and  still  shall  be. 

5  Christ  Jesus  is  thy  sevenfold  shield: 

He  is  thy  flaming  sword: 
And  earth,  and  hell,  and  sin,  shall  yield 
To  God's  almighty  word.        w.  a.  by  h.  b. 

r  C.  M. 

1  £\  FOR  a  thousand  tongues  lo  sing 
^J  My  great  Redeemer's  praise ! 
The  glories  of  my  God  and  King, 

The  triumph  of  his  grace  ! 

2  My  gracious  Master,  and  my  God, 

Assist  me  to  proclaim, 
To  spread  through  ail  the  earth  abroad, 
The  honours  of  thy  name. 


un  lie  Majesty  ana  urooaness  oj  u-oa. 

3  Jesus !  the  name  that  charms  our  fears, 

That  bids  our  sorrows  cease : 
'Tis  music  in  the  sinner's  ear  ; 
'Tis  life,  and  health,  and  peace. 

4  He  breaks  the  power  of  cancel'd  sin  ; 

He  sets  the  prisoner  free : 
His  blood  can  make  the  foulest  clean : 
His  blood  avail'd  for  me. 

5  He  speaks — and,  listening  to  his  voice, 

New  life  the  dead  receive : 
The  mournful,  broken  hearts,  rejoice ; 
The  humble  poor  believe. 

6  Hear  him,  ye  deaf!  his  praise,  ye  dumb, 

Your  loosen'd  tongues  employ  ! 
Ye  blind,  behold  your  Saviour  come ! 
And  leap,  ye  lame,  for  joy! 

7  Look  unto  him,  ye  nations  !  own 

Your  God,  ye  fallen  race  ! 
Look,  and  be  sav'd  thro'  faith  alone! 
Be  justified  by  grace! 

8  With  me,  by  faith,  ye  then  shall  know, 

Shall  feel  your  sins  forgiven: 
Anticipate  your  heaven  below, 
And  own  that  love  is  heaven. 


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L.  M. 


1  ^lOME,  sinners,  to  the  gospel  feast: 
^y  Let  every  soul  be  Jesus'  guest ; 
Ye  need  not  one  be  left  behind  ; 

For  God  hath  bidden  all  mankind. 

2  Sent  by  my  Lord,  on  you  I  call  ; 
The  invitation  is  to  all ; 

Come,  all  the  world  !  come,  sinner,  thou ! 
All  things  in  ©hrist  are  ready  now. 


On  the  Majesty  and  Goodness  of  God. 

3  Come,  all  ye  souls  by  sin  opprest ; 
Ye  restless  wanderers  after  rest; 

Ye  poor,  and  maim'd,  and  halt,  and  blind, 
In  Christ  a  hearty  welcome  find. 

4  Ye  vagrant  souls,  on  you  I  call  ; 

(0  that  my  voice  could  reach  you  all!) 

Ye  all  may  now  be  justified: 

Ye  all  may  live  ;  for  Christ  hath  died. 

5  My  message  as  from  God  receive ; 
Ye  all  may  come  to  Christ,  and  live : 
0  let  his  love  your  hearts  constrain, 
Nor  suffer  him  to  die  in  vain. 

6  See  him  set  forth  before  your  eyes, 
That  precious,  bleeding  sacrifice ! 
His  offer'd  benefits  embrace, 

And  freely  now  be  sav'd  by  grace ! 

7  This  is  the  time:  no  more  delay: 
This  is  the  acceptable  day  : 
Come  in,  this  moment,  at  his  call, 

And  live  for  him  who  died  for  all.  t 


f  C.  M. 

1   "l^THEN  God  came  down  on  Sinai, 

w'»     Earth  trembled  at  his  look: 

The  mighty  thunders  roll'd  on  high, 


2  Then  Moses  brought  the  nation  near, 

To  meet  the  Lord  their  God : 
The  people  all  were  fill'd  with  fear, 
And  trembled  as  they  stood. 

3  The  mountain  all  was  in  a  smoke ; 

The  trumpet  sounded  twice ; 
And  when  with  trembling  Moses  spoke, 
God  answered  by  a  voice. 


On  the  Majesty  and  Goodness  of  God. 

4  Then  God  gave  forth  his  fiery  law, 

While  all  the  people  heard  ; 
His  dreadful  majesty  they  saw, 
And  Israel  greatly  fear'd. 

5  His  voice  they  could  not  then  endure, 

But  did  to  Moses  cry, 
'Let  not  the  Lord  speak  any  more, 
Lest  we,  his  people,  die  !' 

6  Both  young  and  old,  both  great  and  small, 

His  awful  voice  must  hear: 
Then,  oh,  attend  the  gospel  call ! 

To  meet  your  God  prepare!      h.  b.  &w.s. 


10 


L.  M. 


HO,  every  one  that  thirsts,  draw  nigh  ! 
('Tis  God  invites  the  fallen  race:) 
Mercy  and  free  salvation  buy: 
Buy  wine,  and  milk,  and  gospel  grace. 

1  Come  to  the  living  waters,  come  ! 

Sinners,  obey  your  Maker's  call ; 
Return,  ye  weary  wanderers,  home, 

And  find  my  grace  is  free  for  all. 

fSee  from  the  rock  a  fountain  rise! 

For  you  in  healing  streams  it  rolls: 
Money  ye  need  not  bring,  nor  price, 


4  '  Nothing  ye  in  exchange  shall  give  ; 
Leave  all  you  have  and  are,  behind: 
Frankly  the  Gift  of  God  receive : 
Pardon  and  peace  in  Jesus  find.'  w. 


Exhortation,  <%c. 


P.  M. 


COME,  with  your  sore  diseases, 
Ye  needy,  poor,  and  blind  ; 
You  in  the  wounds  of  Jesus, 

May  full  redemption  find. 
Ye  wretched  and  ye  dying, 

Ye  guilty  sons  of  men, 
To  you  he  now  is  crying, 
'Ye  must  be  bom  again.' 

Behold  him  on  the  mountain, 

(That  mount  on  which  he  died;) 
Go  plunge  into  the  fountain, 

Which  gushes  from  his  side. 
You  now  may  feel  him  precious : 

Arise,  make  no  delay: 
His  blood  is  efficacious ; 

'Twill  wash  your  sins  away. 

Obey  the  invitation ; 

To  Jesus'  sceptre  bow ; 
He  offers  you  salvation, 

And  waits  to  save  you  now. 
Your  peace  is  made  with  heaven; 

For  you  t,he  Saviour  died: 
You  all  may  be  forgiven, 

And  feel  his  blood  applied,     w.  s.  &h.  b. 


j&si 


4   Lines  7's. 


SINNERS,  turn,  why  will  ye  die  ? 
God,  your  Maker,  asks  you  why? 
God,  who  did  your  being  give, 
Made  you  with  himself  to  live. 

He  the  fatal  cause  demands : 
Asks  the  works  of  his  own  hands  : 
Why,  ye  thankless  creatures,  why, 
Will  ye  cross  his  love,  and  die? 


Exhortation,  dfc. 

3  Sinners,  turn,  why  will  ye  die? 
God,  your  Saviour,  asks  you  why  ? 
God,  who  did  your  souls  retrieve  ; 
Died  himself,  that  ye  might  live. 

4  Will  you  let  him  die  in  vain  ? 
Crucify  your  Lord  again  ? 
Why,  ye  ransom'd  sinners,  why, 
Will  ye  slight  his  grace,  and  die  ? 

5  Sinners,  turn,  why  will  ye  die  ? 
God,  the  Spirit,  asks  you  why? 
He,  who  all  your  lives  hath  strove ; 
Woo'd  you  to  embrace  his  love. 

6  Will  ye  not  his  grace  receive? 
Will  ye  still  refuse  to  live  ? 

Why,  you  long-sought  sinners,  why, 
Will  you  grieve  your  God,  and  die? 


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T.  M. 


1  I^IOIIE  ye,  who  love  the  Lord, 
^^  And  feel  his  quick'ning  pow'r: 
Unite  with  one  accord, 

His  goodness  to  adore: 
Let  heaven  and  earth  aloud  proclaim 
The  great  Redeemer's  glorious  name. 

2  He  left  his  throne  above ; 

His  glory  laid  aside; 
Came  down  on  wings  of  love  ; 

And  wept,  and  bled,  and  died  ; 
The  Lord  of  life  resign'd  his  breath, 
To  save  us  from  the  second  death. 

3  He  burst  the  grave,  and  rose, 

Victorious,  from  the  dead ; 
And  thence  his  vanquish'd  foes, 

In  glorious  triumph  led  : 
He  rose  to  heaven,  his  high  abode, 
Triumphant  to  the  throne  of  God. 


Exhortation,  <$c. 

4  He'll  soon  in  glory  come, 

And  earth  shall  flee  away  : 
He'll  take  his  children  home, 
To  live  in  endless  day : 
"We  then  shall  see  him  face  to  face, 
And  sing  the  triumphs  of  his  grace. 


L  -*  C.  M. 

1  ipREATIQN  calls  aloud  for  praise 
^J  From  every  heart  and  tongue  ; 
But  pard'ning  love,  redeeming  grace, 

Demands  a  nobler  song. 

2  We  are  redeem'd  from  death  and  sin; 

And  lo!  the  Saviour  stands, 
To  take  poor  guilty  sinners  in, 
And  break  their  slavish  bands. 

3  A  wretched  Magdalen  or  Saul, 

May  find  in  Christ  a  home : 
Salvation  is  held  out  to  all: 
Come,  guilty  sinners,  come. 

4  'Tis  yet  too  soon,  the  tempter  cries ; 

But  oh,  make  no  delay  ! 
The  fountain's  open  ;  now  arise, 
And  wash  your  sins  away.       w.  s.  &;  h. 


15 


L.  M. 


1  ^INNERS,  obey  the  gospel  word ; 
*J  Haste  to  the  supper  of  my  Lord : 
Be  wise  to  know  your  gracious  day : 
All  things  are  ready :  come  away  ! 

2  Ready  the  Father  is,  to  own 
And  kiss  his  late  returning  son  ; 
Ready  your  loving  Saviour  stands, 

And  spreads  for  you  his  bleeding  hands. 


Exhortation,  <5{G. 

3  Ready  the  Spirit  of  his  love, 
Just  now  the  stony  to  remove: 

T'  apply  and  witness  with  the  blood, 
And  wash  and  seal  the  sons  of  God. 

4  Ready  for  you  the  angels  wait, 
To  triumph  in  your  blest  estate : 
Tuning  their  harps,  they  long  to  praise 
The  wonders  of  redeeming  grace. 

5  The  Father,  Son,  and  Holy  Ghost, 
Are  ready  with  their  shining  host : 
All  heaven  is  ready  to  resound, 

'  The  dead's  alive !  the  lost  is  found  !'  w. 


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P.  M. 

1  "fnTARK  !  the  gospel  news  is  sounding! 
MM.  Christ  hath  suffer'd  on  the  tree  : 
Streams  of  mercy  are  abounding  : 

Grace  for  all,  is  rich  and  free. 
Now,  poor  sinner,  look  to  Him  who  died  for  thee ! 

2  Oh  !  escape  to  yonder  mountain ; 

Now  begin  to  watch  and  pray : 
Christ  invites  you  to  the  fountain  ; 
Come,  and  wash  your  sins  away. 
Do  not  tarry :  come  to  Jesus,  while  you  may. 

3  Grace  is  flowing,  like  a  river : 

Millions  there  have  been  supplied  : 
Still  it  flows  as  fresh  as  ever, 

From  the  Saviour's  wounded  side. 
None  need  perish :  all  may  live,  for  Christ  hath  died. 

4  Christ  alone  shall  be  our  portion  : 

Soon  we  hope  to  meet  above : 
Then  we'll  bathe  in  the  full  ocean 
Of  the  great  Redeemer's  love. 
All  his  fulness,  we  shall  then  for  ever  prove. 

W.    S.    &   H.    B. 


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Exhortation,  cJ'C. 


L.  M. 


1  ^1  OD,  the  offended  God,  most  high, 
^JT  Ambassadors  to  rebels  sends: 
His  messengers  his  place  supply, 

And  Jesus  begs  us  to  be  friends. 

2  Us,  in  the  stead  of  Christ,  they  pray  ; 

Us,  in  the  stead  of  God,  entreat;" 
To  cast  our  arms,  our  sins,  away, 
And  find  forgiveness  at  his  feet. 

3  Our  God  in  Christ,  thine  embassy, 

And  proffer'd  mercy,  we  embrace; 
And,  gladly  reconcil'd  to  thee, 
Thy  condescending  mercy  praise. 

4  Poor  debtors,  by  our  Lord's  request, 

A  full  acquittance  we  receive ! 
And  criminals  with  pardon  blest, 
We  at  c/ar  Judge's  instance  live.  w. 

A 
C.  M. 

LL  hail,  the  power  of  Jesus'  name! 
Let.  angels  prostrate  fall ! 
Bring  forth  the  royal  diadem, 
And  crown  him — Lord  of  all ! 

2  Crown  him,  ye  martyrs  of  your  God, 

Who  from  his  altar  call ! 
Extol  the  Stem  of  Jesse's  rod, 
And  crown  him — Lord  of  all ! 

3  Ye  seed  of  Israel's  chosen  race, 

Ye  ransom'd  from  the  fall, 
Hail  him,  who  saves  you  by  his  grace, 
And  crown  him — Lord  of  all. 

4  Ye  ransom'd  Gentiles,  ne'er  forget 

The  wormwood  and  the  gall ! 

Go,  lay  your  honours  at  his  feet, 

And  crown  him — Lord  of  all ! 


lA 


Exhortation,  $c. 

5  Let  every  kindred,  every  tribe, 

Throughout  this  earthly  ball, 
To  him  all  majesty  ascribe, 
And  crown  him— Lord  of  all ! 

6  May  we,  amid  the  sacred  throng, 

Before  him  prostrate  fall ! 
Join  in  the  everlasting  song, 
And  crown  him — Lord  of  all ! 


The  Pleasantness  of  Religion. 


L  5f  L.  M. 

1  jrjTAPPY  the  man  that  finds  the  grace, 
JOL  The  blessings  of  God's  chosen  race, 
The  wisdom  coming  from  above, 

The  faith  that  sweetly  works  by  love  ! 

2  Happy  beyond  description,  he 

Who  knows  'the  Saviour  died  for  me!1 
The  gift  unspeakable  obtains  ; 
And  heavenly  understanding  gains. 

3  Wisdom  divine  !  who  tells  the  price 
Of  wisdom's  costly  merchandize  ? 
Wisdom  to  silver  we  prefer  ; 

And  gold  is  dross,  compar'd  to  her. 

4  Her  hands  are  fill'd  with  length  of  days, 
True  riches,  and  immortal  praise  ; 
Ptiches  of  Christ,  on  all  bestow'd, 

And  honour  that  descends  from  God. 

5  To  purest  joys  she  all  invites  ; 
Chaste,  holy,  spiritual  delights  : 
Her  ways  are  ways  of  pleasantness, 
And  all  her  flow'ry  paths  are  peace. 


The  Pleasantness  of  Religion. 

6  Happy  the  man  who  wisdom  gains ; 
Thrice  happy,  who  his  guest  retains: 
He  owns,  and  shall  for  ever  own, 
Wisdom,  and  Christ,  and  Heaven,  are  one.  w, 


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C.  M. 


1  lOjrAPPY  the  souls  to  Jesus  join'd, 
M.M.  And  sav'd  by  grace  alone : 
Walking  in  all  his  ways,  they  find 

Their  heaven  on  earth  begun. 

2  The  church  triumphant  in  thy  love, 

Their  mighty  joys  we  know ; 
They  sing  the  Lamb  in  hymns  above, 
And  we  in  hymns  below. 

3  Thee,  in  thy  glorious  realm,  they  praise, 

And  bow  before  thy  throne: 
We,  in  the  kingdom  of  thy  grace: 
The  kingdoms  are  but  one. 

4  The  holy  to  the  holiest  leads: 

From  thence  our  spirits  rise: 
And  he  that  in  thy  statutes  treads, 

Shall  meet  thee  in  the  skies.  w. 


21 


L.  M. 


1  TOTAPPY  the  souls  that  first  believ'd, 
Jlj*.  To  Jesus  and  each  other  cleav'd; 
Join'd  by  the  Unction  from  above, 

In  mystic  fellowship  of  love. 

2  Meek,  simple  followers  of  the  Lamb, 
They  liv'd,  and  spake,  and  thought  the  same; 
They  joyfully  conspir'd  to  raise 

Their  ceaseless  sacrifice  of  praise. 


The  Pleasantness  of  Religion* 

3  With  grace  abundantly  endu'd, 
A  pure,  believing  multitude  ; 

They  all  were  of  one  heart  and  soul, 
And  only  love  inspir'd  the  whole. 

4  0  what  an  age  of  golden  days ! 
0  what  a  choice  peculiar  race ! 
Wash'd  in  the  Lamb's  all-cleansing  blood, 
Anointed  kings  and  priests  to  God ! 


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1  l^TOR  exile  I,  nor  prison  fear ; 
-L^l    Love  makes  my  courage  great : 
I  find  a  Saviour  every  Avhere, 

His  grace  in  every  state. 

2  Nor  castle  walls,  nor  dungeons  deep, 

Exclude  his  quick'ning  beams ; 
There  I  can  sit,  and  sing,  and  weep, 
And  dwell  on  heavenly  themes. 

3  A  Saviour  doubles  all  my  joys, 

And  sweetens  all  my  pains : 
His  strength  in  my  defence  employs ; 
Consoles  me,  and  sustains. 

4  I  fear  no  ill,  resent  no  wrong, 

Nor  feel  a  passion  move ; 
When  malice  whets  her  sland'rous  tongue, 
Such  patience  is  in  love. 


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1  TOEHOLD,  a  countless  multitude, 
J£*  In  Jesus'  image  shine  ! 

With  glory,  grace,  and  strength  endued, 
They  raise  the  song  divine. 

2  They've  wash'd  their  robes  in  Jesus'  blood, 

And  made  them  pure  and  white  : 
Therefore  they  stand  before  our  God, 
And  serve  him  day  and  night. 


The  Pleasantness  of  Religion. 

3  Most  gracious  God,  our  souls  prepare, 

To  join  with  those  above;  y 

That  we  may  all  their  glories  share, 
And  drink  the  streams  of  love! 

4  May  tears  be  wip'd  from  all  our  eyes, 

And  we  as  kings  appear; 
And  shine  above  the  starry  skies, 

And  join  the  triumphs  there.  h.  b. 


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1  g\  ISRAEL,  blest  beyond  compare! 
^-J  How  great  thy  rising  glories  are ! 
Jehovah  deigns  to  fill  thy  throne, 
And  calls  thy  interest  ail  his  own. 

2  He  is  thy  Saviour,  and  thy  Lord : 

His  shield  is  thine  ;  and  thine  his  sword 
His  work  surpasses  human  thought ; 
A  full  redemption  he  hath  wrought. 

3  From  satan's  yoke  he  sets  thee  free, 
Opens  thy  passage  through  the  sea  ; 
He,  through  the  desert  is  thy  guide, 
And  heaven  for  Canaan  will  provide. 

4  Eternal  Spirit,  teach  our  tongue 
Sublimer  strains  than  Moses  sung ; 
Proportion'd  to  the  mighty  name 
Of  God  the  Saviour,  and  the  Lamb. 


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WEARY  souls,  that  wander  wide, 
From  the  central  point  of  bliss, 
Turn  to  Jesus  crucified ; 

Fly  to  those  dear  wounds  of  his : 
Sink  into  the  purple  flood: 
Rise  into  the  life  of  God. 


The  Pleasantness  of  Religion. 

2  Find  in  Christ  th^  way  of  peace, 

Peace  unspeakable,  unknown  : 
By  his  pain  he  gives  you  ease  ; 

Life,  by  his  expiring  groan: 
Rise,  exalted  by  his  fall : 
Find  in  Christ  your  all  in  all. 

3  0  believe  the  record  true, 

God  to  you  his  Son  hath  given! 
Ye  may  now  be  happy  too; 

Find  on  earth  the  life  of  heaven : 
Live  the  life  of  heaven  above, 
All  the  life  of  glorious  love. 

4  This  the  universal  bliss, 

Bliss  for  every  soul  design'd  ; 
God's  original  promise  this, 

God's  great  Gift  to  all  mankind. 
Blest  in  Christ  this  moment  be  ; 
Blest  to  all  eternity ! 


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1  nnHE  crown  is  just  before  mine  eyes  ! 

J*-    How  pleasing  is  the  sight ! 
It  fills  my  soul  with  sweet  surprise, 
With  pleasure  and  delight. 

2  If  now  the  sight  delights  me  so, 

How  will  my  joys  increase, 
When  I  to  realms  of  glory  go, 
Where  all  is  joy  and  peace ! 

3  Then  I  shall  with  my  Saviour  be, 

And  rest  in  pastures  green; 
Him  eye  to  eye,  I  there  shall  see, 
Witnout  a  vail  between. 

4  I  soon  shall  reach  that  world  of  light, 

If  faithful  I  remain  ; 
I  then  shall  walk  with  Christ  in  white, 
And  there  for  ever  reign.  w.s.  &h.  b. 


On  the  Justice,  Mercy,  and  Love  of  God. 


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1  TOEHOLD  the  Saviour  of  mankind, 
S3  Nail'd  to  the  shameful  tree  ! 
How  vast  the  love  that  him  inclin'd 

To  bleed  and  die  for  thee! 

2  Hark,  how  he  groans!  while  nature  shakes, 

And  earth's  strong  pillars  bend! 
The  temple's  vail  in  sunder  breaks, 
The  solid  marbles  rend ! 

3  'Tis  donQ.'  the  precious  ransom's  paid  ! 

'Receive  my  soul,'  he  cries! 
See  where  he  bows  his  sacred  head! 
He  bows  his  head — and  dies ! 

4  But  soon  he'll  break  death's  envious  chain, 

And  in  full  glory  shine: 
O  Lamb  of  God  !  was  ever  pain, 

Was  ever  love,  like  thine  ?  w. 


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THOU,  Lord,  art  good,  and  good  thou  dost, 
Thy  mercies  reach  to  all; 
But  chiefly  those  who  on  thee  trust, 
And  for  thy  mercy  call. 

New,  Lord,  they  every  morning  are  * 

And  when  thy  children  cry, 
Thou  dost  in  tender  pity  spare, 

And  all  their  wants  supply. 

Thy  mercies  o'er  thy  works  preside  : 

Thy  providence  display'd,         d 
Doth  still  preserve,  and  still  provide, 

For  all  thine  hands  have  made. 


On  the  Justice,  Mercy,  and  Love  of  God. 

4  B  HekwSo  onV1^  distin^'d  care, 

He  who  on  thee  depends; 

ISSm"  every  number'd  hair' 

And  all  Ins  steps  attends. 

5  °oTthvC?edPSOUnd  the  depths  u^owD( 

ui  thy  redeeming  grace? 

The  grace  that  gave  thy  only  Son, 
To  save  a  ruin'd  race. 

6  Our  peace  and  pardon  to  procure, 

His  life  was  freely  given ;  ' 

MaTfiT  l*V%  and  *W**  more 
Mav   find  their  way  to  heaven 

t\  W-  a-  h  W.  S.  &  H. 

"  c.  k 

1  JV°TLlet  °Vy?s'  by  faith  survey 

Ard  1.       g^at  Hlgh  Pnest  ab°ve: 
And  let  our  hearts,  from  day  to  day 
Adore  his  wond'rous  love.  }' 

2  Thpe  knolls  priestly  robes  he  wears 

Complete  in  every  part-  ' 

The  names  of  all  his  saints  he  bears 
Deep  graven  on  his  heart.'  ' 

3  He  now  presents  our  sacrifice 

Before  th'  eternal  throne; 
And  plead3  our  cause  above  the  cfdes 
And  claims  us  for  his  own.  ' 

5  Then  let  our  daily  prayers  unite, 

Tha    X    '11S  mos,t  Precious  Wood-, 
J  hat  all  may  see  tJ]e  . 

AndnattonstumtoGod.         h.'b  &w  s 


On  the  Justice,  Mercy,  and  Love  of  God, 

m 

1  I"  THIRST,  thou  wounded  Lamb  of  God, 
-*»-  To  wash  me  in  thy  cleansing  blood  ; 
To  dwell  within  thy  wounds :  then,  pain 
Is  sweet,  and  life  or  death  is  gain. 

2  Take  my  poor  heart,  and  let  it  be 
For  ever  clos'd  to  all  but  thee! 

Seal  thou  my  breast,  and  let  me  wear 
That  pledge  of  love  for  ever  there! 

3  How  blest  are  they,  who  still  abide, 
Close  shelter'd  in  thy  bleeding  side  ! 
"Who  life  and  strength  from  thence  derive, 
And  by  thee  move,  and  in  thee  live. 

4  What  are  our  works  but  sin  and  death, 
Till  thou  thy  quick'ning  Spirit  breathe? 
Thou  giv'st  the  power  thy  grace  to  move  : 
O  wond'rous  grace,  0  boundless  love! 

5  How  can  it  be,  thou  heavenly  King, 
That  thou  should  us  to  glory  bring? 
Make  slaves  the  partners  of  thy  throne, 
Deck'd  with  a  never-fading  crown? 

6  Hence  our  hearts  melt,  our  eyes  o'erflow, 
Our  words  are  lost:  nor  will  we  know, 
Nor  will  we  think  of  aught  beside, 

'My  Lord,  my  Love,  is  crucified.' 

7  First-born  of  many  brethren,  thou  ! 
To  thee,  lo,  all  our  souls  we  bow: 

To  thee  our  hearts  and  hands  we  give: 
Thine  may  we  die;  thine  may  we  live! 


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1  ^lOME,  Saviour,   and  bless  us:    thy  mercy 
V^  make  known : 

Be  present  and  precious  to  each  of  thy  own. 


On  the  Justice,  Mercy,  and  Love  of  God. 

Thy  name  is  still  Jesus — thy  love  who  can  tell  ? 

Thou  diedst  to  release  us  from  sin,  death,  and  hell. 

Cho.  Halleluia,  salvation,  and  glory,  we'll  sing, 

To  thee,  our  great  Prophet,  our  Priest, 

and  our  King  ! 

2  Since  thou  hast  once  suffer'd,  and  died  on  the 

tree, 
Thy  mercy  is  otier'd — thy  pardon  is  free : 
None  e'er  was  rejected,  though  sinful  and  base  ; 
But  all  are  accepted,  who  trust  in  thy  grace. 

3  Those  who  have  repented,    (though  long  they 

withstood,) 
The  moment  they  ventur'd  their  all  on  thy  blood, 
Their  sins  were  all  pardon'd — their  souls  were 

made  free  ; 
And  all  who  are  burthen'd,  may  come  unto  thee. 

4  Then  let  us  be  viewing  thy  hands  and  thy  side  : 
Thy  blood  is  still  flowing — the  fountain  is  wide  : 
It  sav'd  a  Manasseh,  a  thief,  and  a  Saul  ; 

And  sure  it  can  wash  us,  though  bruis'd  by  the 
fall. 

5  If  plung'd  in  thy  ocean,  we  soon  shall  ariss, 

To  meet  thee,  our  Portion  and  Head,  in  the  skies : 
And  when  thou  shalt  raise  us,  to  join  the  bright 

throng, 
We'll  show  forth  thy  praises,  and  sing  the  new 

song  !  w.  s.  &  h.  b. 


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OLOVE  Divine  !  what  hast  thou  done  ? 
Th'  incarnate  God  hath  died  for  me ! 
The  Father's  co-eternal  Son 

Bore  all  my  sins  upon  the  tree: 
Th'  incarnate  God  for  me  hath  died  J 
My  Lord,  my  Love,  is  crucified. 


On  the  Justice,  Mercy,  and  Love  of  God. 

Behold  him,  all  ye  that  pass  by, 

The  bleeding  Prince  of  Life  and  Peace ! 

Come,  see,  ye  worms,  your  Maker  die, 
And  say  was  ever  grief  like  his  ! 

Come,  feel  with  me  his  blood  applied: 

My  Lord,  my  Love,  is  crucified. 

Ps  crucified  for  me  and  you, 

To  bring  us  rebels  back  to  God: 

Believe,  believe  the  record  true, 

Ye  all  are  bought  with  Jesus'  blood : 

Pardon  for  all  flows  from  his  side  : 

My  Lord,  my  Love,  is  crucified. 

Then  let  us  sit  beneath  his  cross, 
And  gladly  catch  the  healing  stream : 

All  things  for  him  account  but  loss, 
And  give  up  all  our  hearts  to  him: 

Of  nothing  think,  or  speak  beside, 

My  Lord,  my  Love,  is  crucified. 


6  Lines  8's. 


1  "VJTHERE  shall  my  wand'ring  soul  begin? 

»»     How  shall  I  all  to  heaven  aspire? 
A  slave  redeem'd  from  death  and  sin, 

A  brand  pluck'd  from  eternal  fire. 
Plow  shall  I  equal  triumphs  raise, 
Or  sing  my  great  Deliv'rer's  praise? 

2  0  how  shall  I  thy  goodness  tell, 

Father,  which  thou  to  me  hast  show'd  ; 
That  I,  a  child  of  wrath  and  hell, 

I  should  be  call'd  a  child  of  God ! 
Should  know,  should  feel  my  sins  forgiv'n, 
Blest  with  this  antepast  of  heaven ! 

3  Outcasts  of  men,  to  you  I  call, 

Harlots,  and  publicans,  and  thieves  ! 
He  spreads  his  arms  t'  embrace  you  all: 


On  the  Justice,  Mercy,  and  Love  of  God. 

!No  need  of  him  the  righteous  have: 
He  came,  the  lost  to  seek  and  save. 

4  Come,  0  my  guilty  brethren,  come, 

Groaning  beneath  your  load  of  sin: 
His  bleeding  heart  shall  make  you  room; 

His  open  side  shall  take  you  in. 
He  calls  you  now,  invites  you  home  : 
Come,  0  my  guilty  brethren,  come. 

5  For  you  the  purple  current  flow'd, 

In  pardons  from  his  wounded  side : 
Languish'd  for  you,  the  Son  of  God  ; 

For  you  the  Prince  of  Glory  died  : 
Believe — and  all  your  sins'  forgiv'n: 
Only  believe,  and  yours  is  heav'n! 


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1  CJEE,  sinners,  in  the  gospel  glass, 

^  The  Friend  and  Saviour  of  mankind ! 
Not  one  of  all  the  apostate  race, 
But  may  in  him  salvation  find ! 
His  thoughts,  and  words,  and  actions,  prove- 
His  life  and  death — that  God  is  love  ! 

2  Behold  the  Lamb  of  God,  who  bears 

The  sins  of  all  the  world  away ! 
A  servant's  form  he  meekly  wears  ; 

He  sojourns  in  a  house  of  clay  ! 
His  glory  is  no  longer  seen, 
But  God  with  God,  is  man  with  man. 

3  See,  where  the  God  incarnate  stands, 

And  calls  his  wand'ring  creatures  home: 
He  all  day  long  spreads  out  his  hands: 

Come,  weary  souls,  to  Jesus  come  ! 
Ye  all  may  hide  you  in  his  breast  : 
Believe,  and  he  will  give  you  rest. 


On  the  Justice,  Mercy,  and  Love  of  God. 

*  Ah  !  do  not  of  my  goodness  doubt  ; 

My  saving  grace  for  all  is  free : 
I  will  in  no  wise  cast  him  out, 

That  comes  a  sinner  unto  me: 
I  can  to  none  myself  deny. 
Why,  sinners,  will  ye  perish,  why?' 


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1  ^INNERS,  believe  the  gospel  word: 
£3  Jesus  is  come,  your  souls  to  save : 
Jesus  is  come,  your  common  Lord. 

Pardon  ye  all  thro'  him  may  have : 
May  now  be  sav'd,  whoever  will. 
1  This  Man  receiveth  sinners  still !' 

2  See  where  the  lame,  the  halt,  the  blind, 

The  deaf,  the  dumb,  the  sick,  the  poor, 
Flock  to  the  Friend  of  human  kind : 

And  freely  all  accept  their  cure  ! 
To  whom  did  he  his  help  deny  ? 
Whom,  in  his  days  of  flesh,  pass  by  ? 

3  Did  not  his  word  the  fiends  expel, 

The  lepers  cleanse,  and  raise  the  dead  ? 
Did  he  not  all  their  sickness  heal  ? 

And  satisfy  their  every  need  ? 
Did  he  reject  his  helpless  clay  ? 
Or  send  them,  sorrowful,  away  ? 

4  Nay,  but  his  bowels  yearn'd  to  see 

The  people  hungry,  scatter'd,  faint ! 
Nay,  but  he  utter'd  over  thee, 

Jerusalem,  a  true  complaint ! 
Jerusalem,  who  shed'st  his  blood  ; 
That,  with  his  tears,  for  thee  hath  flow'd ! 


On  the  Justice,  Mercy,  and  Love  of  God. 


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'OULD  Jesus  have  the  sinner  (He? 
Why  hangs  he  then  on  yonder  tree? 
What  means  that  strange  expiring  cry, 
(Sinners,  he  prays  for  you  and  me  !) 
1  Forgive  them,  Father,  0  forgive : 
They  know  not  that  by  me  they  live !' 

2  Adam  descended  from  above, 

Our  loss  of  Eden  to  retrieve: 
Great  God  of  universal  love, 

If  all  the  world  through  thee  may  live, 
In  us  a  quick'ning  Spirit  be, 
And  witness  thou  hast  died  for  me ! 

3  Thou  loving,  all-atoning  Lamb, 

Thee,  by  thy  painful  agony, 
Thy  bloody  sweat,  thy  grief,  and  shame, 

Thy  cross,  and  passion  on  the  tree, 
Thy  precious  death  and  life — I  pray, 
Take  all,  take  all  my  sins  away  ! 

4  0  let  me  kiss  thy  bleeding  feet, 

And  bathe  and  wash  them  with  my  tears ! 
The  story  of  thy  love,  repeat 

In  every  drooping  sinner's  ears ! 
That  all  may  hear  the  quick'ning  sound, 
Since  I,  ev'n  I,  have  mercy  found ! 

5  0  let  thy  love  my  heart  constrain  ; 

Thy  love  for  every  sinner  free  ; 
That  every  fallen  son  of  man 

May  taste  the  grace  that  found  out  me : 
That  all  mankind  with  me  may  prove 
Thy  sovereign,  everlasting  love.  w. 


On  the  Justice,  Mercy,  and  Love  of  God. 


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T.  M. 

1  IT  ET  earth  and  heaven  agree, 
-fl-i  Angels  and  men  be  join'd, 
To  celebrate  with  me, 

The  Saviour  of  mankind; 
T'  adore  the  all-atoning  Lamb, 
And  bless  the  sound  of  Jesu's  name. 

2  Jesus,  transporting  sound  ! 

The  joy  of  earth  and  heaven: 
No  other  help  is  found, 

No  other  name  is  given, 
By  which  we  can  salvation  have ; 
But,  Jesus  came,  the  world  to  save. 

3  Jesus,  harmonious  name ! 

It  charms  the  hosts  above  : 
They  evermore  proclaim, 

And  wonder  at  his  love: 
'Tis  all  their  happiness  to  gaze, 
'Tis  heaven  to  see  our  Jesu's  face. 

4  His  name  the  sinner  hears, 

And  is  from  sin  set  free : 
'Tis  music  in  his  ears, 

'Tis  life  and  victory : 
New  songs  do  now  his  lips  employ, 
And  dances  his  glad  heart  for  joy. 

5  Stung  by  the  scorpion,  sin, 

My  poor  expiring  soul 
The  balmy  sound  drinks  in, 

And  is  at  once  made  whole : 
See  there,  my  Lord  upon  the  tree! 
I  hear,  I  feel,  he  died  for  me  ! 

6  0  unexampled  love  ! 

0  all-redeeming  grace! 
How  swiftly  didst  thou  move, 

To  save  a  fallen  race! 
What  shall  I  do  to  make  it  known, 
What  thou  for  all  mankind  hast  done? 


On  the  JusLice:  Mercy,  and  Love  of  God. 

7  0  for  a  trumpet-voice, 

On  all  the  world  to  call ! 
To  bid  their  hearts  rejoice 

In  him  who  died  for  all  ! 
For  all,  my  Lord  was  crucified, 
For  all,  for  all,  mv  Saviour  died  ! 


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1  TESUS,  thou  all-redeeming  Lord, 
Ov    Thy  blessing  we  implore : 
Open  the  door  to  preach  thy  word — 

The  great  effectual  door. 

2  Gather  the  outcasts  in,  and  save 

From  sin  and  satan's  power ! 
And  let  them  now  acceptance  have, 
And  know  their  gracious  hour. 

3  Lover  of  souls !  thou  know'st  to  prize 

What  thou  hast  bought  so  dear  : 
Come,  then,  and,  in  thy  people's  eyes, 
With  all  thy  wounds  appear. 

4  Thy  side  an  open  fountain  is, 

Where  all  may  freely  go, 
And  drink  the  living  streams  of  bliss, 
And  wash  them  white  as  snow. 

5  Ready  thou  art  the  blood  t'  apply, 

And  prove  the  record  true: 
And  all  thy  wounds  to  sinners  cry, 
'I  suffer'd  this  for  you!' 


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C.  M. 


1  "1"  OVERS  of  pleasure  more  than  God, 
-E^A  For  you  he  suffer'd  pain: 
Swearers,  for  you  he  spilt  his  blood ! 
And  shall  he  bleed  in  vain  ? 


On  the  Justice,  Mercy,  and  Love  of  God. 

2  Misers,  his  life  for  you  lie  paid; 

Your  basest  crimes  he  bore : 
Drunkards,  your  sins  on  him  were  laid, 
That  you  might  sin  no  more. 

3  The  God  of  love,  to  earth  he  came, 

That  you  might  come  to  heaven: 
Believe,  believe  in  Jesus'  name, 
And  all  your  sins'  forgiven. 

4  Believe  in  him  that  died  for  thee ! 

And  sure  as  he  hath  died, 
Thy  debt  is  paid,  thy  soul  is  free, 
And  thou  art  justified  ! 


C.  M. 


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1  TESUS,  the  name  high  over  all, 
O    In  hell,  or  earth,  or  sky! 
Angels  and  men  before  it  fall, 

And  devils  fear  and  fly. 

2  Jesus,  the  name  to  sinners  dear, 

The  name  to  sinners  given, 
It  scatters  all  their  guilty  fear ; 
It  turns  their  hell  to  heaven. 

3  Jesus  the  prisoner's  fetters  breaks, 

And  bruises  satan's  head: 
Power  into  strengthless  souls  it  speaks, 
And  life  into  the  dead. 

4  O  that  the  world  might  taste  and  see 

The  riches  of  his  grace : 
The  arms  of  love  that  compass  me, 
Would  all  mankind  embrace. 

5  His  only  righteousness  I  show, 

His  saving  truth  proclaim  : 
'Tis  all  my  business  here  below, 
To  cry,— < Behold  the  Lamb!' 


On  the  Justice,  Mercy,  and  Love  of  God. 

6  Happy,  if  with  my  latest  breath, 
I  may  but  gasp  his  name  ! 
Preach  him  to  all— and  cry,  in  death, 
Behold,  behold  the  Lamb! 


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C.  M. 


1  rpHERE  is  a  fountain  fill'd  with  blood, 
-B-    Drawn  from  Emanuel's  veins  ; 

And  sinners  plung'd  beneath  that  flood, 
Lose  all  their  guiity  stains. 

2  The  dying  thief  rejoic'd  to  see 

That  fountain  in  his  day; 
And  there  have  I  (as  vile  as  he,) 
Wash'd  all  my  sins  away. 

3  Thou  dying  Lamb,  thy  precious  blood 

Shall  never  lose  its  power, 
'Till  all  the  ransom'd  church  of  God 
Be  sar'd,  to  sin  no  more. 

4  E'er  since,  by  faith,  I  saw  the  stream 

Thy  flowing  wounds  supply, 
Redeeming  love  has  been  my  theme 
And  shall  be  till  I  die. 

5  Then  in  a  nobler,  sweeter  song, 

I'll  sing  thy  power  to  save- 
When  this  poor  lisping,  stamm'ring  tongue, 
Lies  silent  in  the  grave. 

6  Lord,  I  believe  thou  hast  prepar'd, 

(Unworthy  though  I  be,) 

For  me  a  blood-bought  full  reward 

A  golden  harp  for  me. 

7  'Tis  strung,  and  tun'd  for  endless  years, 

And  form'd  by  pow'r  divine  ; 
To  sound  in  God  the  Father's  ears, 
No  other  name  but  thine. 


On  the  Justice,  Mercy,  and  Love  of  God* 


L.  M. 

1  "|Fj^ATHER,  whose  everlasting  love, 
-H-  Thy  only  Son  for  sinners  gave ; 
Whose  grace  to  all  did  freely  move, 

And  sent  him  down,  a  world  to  save — 

2  Help  us  thy  mercy  to  extol, 

Immense,  unfathom'd,  unconfin'd  ; 
To  praise  the  Lamb  who  died  for  all — 
The  general  Saviour  of  mankind. 

3  Thy  undistinguishing  regard 

Was  cast  on  Adam's  fallen  race: 

For  all,  thou  hast  in  Christ  prepar'd 

Sufficient,  sovereign,  saving  grace. 

4  A  world,  he  sufferM  to  redeem ; 

For  all,  he  hath  th'  atonement  made: 
For  those  that  will  not  come  to  him, 
The  ransom  of  his  life  was  paid. 

5  Why,  then,  thou  Universal  Love, 

Should  any  of  thy  grace  despair  ? 
To  all,  to  all,  thy  bowels  move ; 
But  straiten'd  in  our  own,  we  are. 

6  Arise,  0  God !  maintain  thy  cause ! 

The  fulness  of  the  Gentiles  call : 
Lift  up  the  standard  of  thy  cross, 

And  all  shall  own  thou  died'st  for  all.       w. 


On  Death. 


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C.  M. 

1  fi\  GOD !  our  help  in  ages  past, 
V^  Our  hope  for  years  to  come  ! 
Our  shelter  from  the  stormy  blast, 
And  our  eternal  home! 


On  Death. 

2  Under  the  shadow  of  thy  throne, 

Still  may  we  dwell  secure : 
Sufficient  is  thine  arm  alone, 
And  our  defence  is  sure. 

3  Before  the  hills  in  order  stood, 

Or  earth  receiv'd  her  frame, 
From  everlasting  thou  art  God- 
To  endless  years,  the  same. 

4  A  thousand  ages  in  thy  sight, 

Are  like  an  evening  gone  ; 
Short  as  the  watch  that  ends  the  night, 
Before  the  rising  sun. 

5  The  busy  tribes  of  flesh  and  blood, 

With  all  their  cares  and  fears, 
Are  carried  downward  by  the  flood, 
And  lost  in  following  years. 

6  Time,  like  an  ever-rolling  stream, 

Bears  all  its  sons  away  : 
They  fly,  forgotten — as  a  dream 
Dies  at  the  opening  day. 

7  0  God  !  our  help  in  ages  past, 

Our  hope  for  years  to  come ! 
Be  thou  our  guide  while  life  shall  last, 
And  our  perpetual  home  !  i.  w. 


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C.  M. 


1  nHHEE,  we  adore,  eternal  Name! 

J-    And  humbly  own  to  thee, 

How  feeble  is  our  mortal  frame, 

What  dying  worms  we  be  ! 

2  Our  wasting  lives  grow  shorter  still," 

As  days  and  months  increase : 
And  every  beating  pulse  we  tell, 
Leaves  but  the  number  less. 


On  Death. 

3  The  year  rolls  round,  and  steals  away 

The  breath  that  first  it  gave  ; 

Whate'er  we  do,  where'er  we  be, 

We're  travelling  to  the  grave. 

4  Dangers  stand  thick  thro'  all  the  ground, 

To  push  us  to  the  tomb ; 
And  fierce  diseases  wait  around, 
To  hurry  mortals  home. 

5  Great  God !  on  what  a  slender  thread 

Hang  everlasting  things : 
Th'  eternal  states  of  all  the  dead 
Upon  life's  feeble  strings ! 

6  Infinite  joy,  or  endless  woe, 

Attends  on  every  breath  ! 
And  yet  how  unconcern'd  we  go 
Upon  the  brink  of  death ! 

7  Waken,  0  Lord,  our  drowsy  sense 

To  walk  this  dangerous  road ! 
And  if  our  souls  be  hurried  hence, 

May  they  be  found  with  God !  i.  w. 


S.  M. 


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1  AND  am  I  born  to  die  ? 
-£»-  To  lay  this  body  down  ? 
And  must  my  trembling  spirit  fly 

Into  a  world  unknown? 

2  A  land  of  deepest  shade, 

Unpierc'd  by  human  thought ! 
The  dreary  regions  of  the  dead, 
Where  all  things  are  forgot ! 

3  Soon  as  from  earth  I  go, 

What  will  become  of  me  ? 
Eternal  happiness  or  woe, 
Must  then  my  portion  be. 


On  Death. 

4  Wak'd  by  the  trumpet's  sound, 

I  from  my  grave  shall  rise, 
And  see  the  Judge  with  glory  crown'd, 
And  see  the  flaming  skies! 

5  How  shall  I  leave  my  tomb? 

"With  triumph,  or  regret  ? 
A  fearful,  or  a  joyful  doom? 
A  curse,  or  blessing  meet  ? 

6  Will  angels-bands  convey 

Their  brother  to  the  bar  ?   - 

Or  devils  drag  my  soul  away, 

To  meet  its  sentence  there  ? 

7  Who  can  resolve  the  doubt, 

That  tears  my  anxious  breast  ? 
Shall  I  be  with  the  damn'd  cast  out, 
Or  number'd  with  the  blest  ? 

8  I  must  from  God  be  driven, 

Or  with  my  Saviour  dwell ; 
Must  come  at  his  command  to  heaven, 
Or  else — depart  to  hell. 

9  0  thou,  that  would'st  not  have 

One  wretched  sinner  die — 
Who  diedst  thyself,  my  soul  to  save 
From  endless  misery — 

10  Show  me  the  way  to  shun 

Thy  dreadful  wrath  severe, 
That  when  thou  comest  on  thy  throne, 
I  may  with  joy  appear! 

11  Thou  art  thyself  the  way  ; 

Thyself  in  me  reveal: 
So  shall  I  spend  my  life's  short  day, 
Obedient  to  thy  will. 

12  So  shall  I  love  my  God, 

Because  he  first  loy'd  me  ; 
And  praise  thee  in  thy  bright  abode, 
To  all  eternity. 


On  Death. 


4 


A  Lines  S's  and  2  6's. 

1  A  ND  am  I  only  born  to  die? 
■A  And  must  I  suddenly  comply 

With  nature's  stern  decree  ? 
What  after  death  for  me  remains  ? 
Celestial  joys,  or  hellish  pains, 

To  all  eternity  ? 

2  How  then  ought  I  on  earth  to  live, 
While  God  prolongs  the  kind  reprieve, 

And  props  the  house  of  clay  ? 
My  sole  concern,  my  single  care, 
To  watch,  and  tremble,  and  prepare 

Against  that  fatal  day  ! 

3  No  room  for  mirth  or  trifling  here, 
For  worldly  hope  or  worldly  fear, 

If  life  so  soon  is  gone — 
If  now  the  Judge  is  at  the  door, 
And  all  mankind  must  stand  before 

The  high,  the  great  white  throne ! 

1  No  matter  which  my  thoughts  employ, 
A  moment's  misery  or  joy  ; 

But,  oh,  when  both  shall  end, 
Where  shall  I  find  my  destin'd  place? 
Shall  I  my  everlasting  days 
With  fiends,  or  angels  spend  ? 

5  Nothing  is  worth  a  thought  beneath, 
But  how  I  may  escape  the  death 

That  never,  never  dies  ! 
How  make  my  own  election  sure, 
And,  when  I  fail  on  earth,  secure 
A  mansion  in  the  skies  ! 

5  Jesus,  vouchsafe  a  pitying  ray  ! 
Be  thou  my  Guide,  be  thou  my  Way, 

To  glorious  happiness ! 
Ah,  write  the  pardon  on  my  heart; 
And,  whensoe'er  I  hence  depart, 

Let  me  depart  in  peace. 


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On  Death. 


L.  M. 


1  QHRINKING  from  the  cold  hand  of  death, 
£-7  I  too  shall  gather  up  my  feet; 

Shall  soon  resign  this  fleeting  breath, 
And  die,  my  father's  God  to  meet. 

2  xsumber'd  among  thy  people, 

Expect  with  joy  thy  face  to  see*. 
Because  thou  didst  for  sinners  die, 
Jesus,  in  death,  remember  me ! 

3  0  that  without  a  lingering  groan 

I  may  the  welcome  word  receive  ! 
My  body  with  my  charge  lay  down, 
And  cease  at  once  to  work  and  live  !        w 


^LO  L.  M. 

1  HfHHE  morning  flowers  display  their  sweets, 

-S-    And  gay  their  silken  leaves  unfold, 
As  careless  of  the  noon-tide  heats, 
As  fearless  of  the  evening  cold. 

2  Nipt  by  the  wind's  untimely  blast, 

Parch'd  by  the  sun's  directer  ray, 
The  momentary  glories  waste, 
The  short-liv'd  beauties  die  away. 

3  So  blooms  the  human  face  divine, 

When  youth  its  pride  of  beauty  shows : 
Fairer  than  Spring  the  colors  shine, 
And  sweeter  than  the  virgin  rose. 

4  Or,  worn  by  slowly  rolling  years, 

Or  broke  by  sickness  in  a  day, 
The  fading  glory  disappears — 
The  short-liv'd  beauties  die  away. 


On  Death. 

5  Yet  these,  new-rising  from  the  tomb, 

With  lustre  brighter  far,  shall  shine  ; 
Revive  with  ever-during  bloom, 
Safe  from  diseases  and  decline. 

6  Let  sickness  blast,  let  death  devour, 

If  heaven  must  recompense  our  pains : 
Perish  the  grass,  and  fade  the  flower, 

If  firm  the  word  of  God  remains.  s.  w. 


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3  Lines  5\s  and  1  12's. 


1  ^lOME,  let  us  anew 
V^  Our  journey  pursue, 

Roll  round  with  the  year, 
And  never  stand  still  till  the  Master  appear. 

2  His  adorable  will 
Let  us  gladly  fulfil, 

And  our  talents  improve, 
By  the  patience  of  hope,  and  the  labour  of  love. 

3  Our  life  is  a  dream: 
Our  time,  as  a  stream, 

Glides  swiftly  away ; 
And  the  fugitive  moment  refuses  to  stay. 

4  The  arrow  is  flown, 
The  moment  is  gone : 

The  millennial  year 
Rushes  on  to  our  view — and  eternity's  here. 

5  0  that  each  in  the  day 
Of  his  coming  may  say, 

I  have  fought  my  waft  through  ; 
I  have  finish'd  the  work  thou  didst  give  me  to  do. 

6  0  that  each  from  his  Lord, 
May  receive  the  glad  word, 

4  Well  and  faithfully  done  ! 
'Enter  into  my  joy,  and  sit  down  on  my  throne H 

w. 


On  Death. 


50 


L.  M. 

1  "g3^SS  a  few  swiftly  fleeting  years, 
JL  And  all  that  now  in  bodies  live, 
Shall  quit,  like  me,  the  vale  of  tears, 

Their  righteous  sentence  to  receive. 

2  But  all,  before  they  hence  remove, 

May  mansions  for  themselves  prepare, 
In  that  eternal  house  above : 
And,  0  my  God,  shall  I  be  there?        w. 


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8  Lines  8's. 


1  "|3EJ01CF,  for  a  brother  deceas'd, 
J^  Our  loss  is  his  infinite  gain  : 
A  soul  out  of  prison  releas'd, 

And  freed  from  its  bodily  chain. 
With  songs  let  us  follow  his  flight, 

And  mount  with  his  spirit  above : 
Escap'd  to  the  mansions  of  light, 

And  lodg'd  in  the  Eden  of  love. 

2  Our  brother  the  haven  hath  gain'd, 

Out-flying  the  tempest  and  wind  ; 
His  rest  he  hath  sooner  obtain'd, 

And  left  his  companions  behind — 
Still  toss'd  on  a  sea  of  distress, 

Hard  toiling  to  make  the  blest  shore, 
Where  all  is  assurance  and  peace, 

And  sorrow  and  sin  are  no  more. 

3  There  all  the  ship's  company  meet, 

Who  sail'd  with  the  Saviour  beneath : 
With  shouting,  each  other  they  greet, 

And  triumph  o'er  sorrow  and  death : 
The  voyage  of  life's  at  an  end; 

The  mortal  affliction  is  past: 
The  age  that  in  heaven  they  spend, 

For  ever  and  ever  shall  last.  w. 


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On  Death. 


P.  M. 


HAPPY  soul,  thy  days  are  ended, 
All  thy  mourning  "days  below: 
Go,  by  angel  hosts  attended, 
To  the  sight  of  Jesus,  go ! 
Waiting  to  receive  thy  spirit, 

Lo,  the  Saviour  stands  above; 
Shows  the  purchase  of  his  merit ; 
Reaches  out  the  crown  of  love. 

Struggle  through  thy  latest  passion, 

To  thy  great  Redeemer's  breast; 
To  his  great,  his  full  salvation ; 

To  his  everlasting  rest. 
For  the  joy  he  sets  before  thee, 

Bear  a  momentary  pain  ; 
Die,  to  live  the  life  of  glory  ; 

Suffer,  with  thy  Lord  to  reign. 


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4  Lines  T 


1  "OTARK  !  a  voice  divides  the  sky! 
-ffjL  Happy  are  the  faithful  dead," 
In  the  Lord  who  sweetly  die  : 

They  from  all  their  toils  are  free'd. 

2  Them  the  Spirit  hath  declar'd 

Blest,  unutterably  blest: 
Jesus  is  their  great  Reward ; 
Jesus  is  their  endless  Rest. 

3  Follow'd  by  their  works,  they  go 

Where  their  Head  is  gone  before  : 
Reconcil'd  by  grace  below  ; 

Grace  hath  open'd  Mercy's  door. 

4  Justify'd  thro'  faith  alone, 

Here  they  knew  their  sins  forgiv'n ; 
Here  they  laid  their  burden  down, 
Hallow'd,  and  made  meet  for  heav'n. 


On  Death. 

5  Who  can  now  lament  the  lot 

Of  a  saint  in  Christ  deceas'd  ? 

Let  the  world,  who  knows  us  not, 

Call  us  hopeless  and  unblest. 

6  When  from  flesh  the  spirit  freed, 

Hastens  homeward  to  return, 
Mortals  cry,  '  A  man  is  dead  !' 
Angels  sing,  '  A  child  is  born  !' 

7  Born  into  the  world  above, 

They  our  happy  brother  greet : 
Bear  him  to  the  Throne  of  Love  ; 
Place  him  at  the  Saviour's  feet. 

8  Jesus  smiles,  and  says,  'Well  done, 

'Good  and  faithful  servant,  thou! 
'Enter,  and  receive  thy  crown: 
1  Reign  with  me  triumphant  now.' 

9  Angels  catch  th'  approving  sound, 

Bow  and  bless  the  just  award ; 
Hail  the  heir  with  glory  crown'd, 
Now  rejoicing  with  his  Lord : 

10  Fuller  joys  ordain'd  to  know, 

Waiting  for  the  general  doom, 
When  th'  archangel's  trump  shall  blow, 
'Rise,  ye  dead!  to  judgement  come!' 


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C.  M. 


1  nniME  swiftly  flies,  and  calls  away 
-B-    Our  spirits  to  their  home  : 

Our  bodies  mingle  with  the  clay, 
And  rest  beneath  the  tomb. 

2  The  mourners  in  the  streets  appear, 

In  forms  of  varied  woe : 
Keen  sorrow  pours  the  plaintive  tear,- 
And  who  can  comfort  show  ? 


On  Death. 

3  All  you,  my  friends,  must  soon  remove, 

And  bid  the  world  farewell ; 
Oh !  seek  your  great  Creator's  lore, 
That  you  with  him  may  dwell. 

4  Your  bodies  with  the  earth  must  blend, 

Your  souls  can  never  die ; 
Your  time  on  earth  must  shortly  end : 
Prepare  to  mount  on  high.  h.  b. 


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C.  M. 


1  fJTOW  short  is  life!  how  sure  is  death! 
JLl  Our  days,  alas,  how  few ! 

This  mortal  life  is  but  a  breath ; 
'Tis  like  the  morning  dew. 

2  Had  we  ten  thousand  worlds  to  give, 

One  hour  we  could  not  buy . 
The  moment  we  begin  to  live, 
We  then  begin  to  die. 

3  *  All  flesh  is  grass,'  (the  prophet  cries,) 

For  death  is  just  at  hand: 
Oh,  that  poor  sinners  would  be  wise, 
And  always  ready  stand! 

4  Perhaps,  before  they're  well  aware, 

He'll  give   the  fatal  blow ; 
Then  let  us  now  for  death  prepare, 
And  die  to  all  below.  w.  s.  &  h. 


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S.  M. 


1  A  LAS !  how  frail  are  we ! 
ii.  How  soon  our  bodies  die ! 
Sinner,  behold  the  grave,  and  see 

Where  thou  must  shortly  lie. 

2  Thine  house  in  order  set, 

And  hear  the  great  decree; 
Thou  must  discharge  the  mighty  debt 
Which  death  requires  of  thee. 


On  Death* 

3  How  swift  his  arrows  fly ! 

He  shoots  the  killing  "dart; 
But  still  the  saint  can  shout  for  joy; 
With  Jesus  in  his  heart. 

4  Let  us  prepare  to  meet 

Our  Father  and  our  Friend: 
That  we  may  worship  at  his  feet, 
When  all  our  labours  end. 


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10's  and  ll's. 


1  'npiS  finish'd  !  'tis  done !  The  spirit  is  fled ! 

-*-  The  prisoner  is  gone!  The  Christian  is  dead  ! 
The  Christian  is  living  In  Jesus's  love, 
And  gladly  receiving  A  kingdom  above. 

2  All  honour  and  praise  Are  Jesus's  due : 
Supported  by  grace,  He  fought  his  way  through. 
Triumphantly  glorious  Through  Jesus's  zeal ; 
And  more  than  victorious  O'er  sin,  death,  and 

hell ! 

3  Then  let  us  record  The  conquering  name  ; 
Our  Captain  and  Lord  With  shoutings  proclaim. 
Who  trust  in  his  passion,  And  follow  our  head, 
To  certain  salvation  We  all  shall  be  led. 

4  0  Jesus,  lead  on   Thy  militant  care, 

And  give  us  the  crown  Of  righteousness  there  ! 
Where,  dazzled  with  glory,  The  seraphim  gaze ; 
Or,  prostrate,  adore  thee,  In  silence  of  praise. 

5  Come,  Lord,  and  display  Thy  sign  in  the  sky, 
And  bear  us  away  To  mansions  on  high : 
The  kingdom  be  given,  The  purchase  divine, 
And  crown  us  in  heaven  Eternally  thine  !       w. 


On  Judgment. 


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O  S.  M. 

1  rilHOU  Judge  of  quick  and  dead, 

JL    Before  whose  bar  severe, 

With  holy  joy,  or  guilty  dread, 

We  all  shall  soon  appear: 

2  Our  caution'd  souls  prepare 

For  that  tremendous  day ; 
And  fill  us  now  with  watchful  care, 
And  stir  us  up  to  pray — 

3  To  pray,  and  wait  the  hour, 

That  awful  hour  unknown , 
When,  rob'd  in  majesty  and  power, 
Thou  shalt  from  heaven  come  down — 

4  Th'  immortal  Son  of  Man, 

To  judge  the  human  race  ; 
With  all  thy  Father's  dazzling  train; 
With  all  "thy  glorious  grace. 

5  To  damp  our  earthly  joys, 

T'  increase  our  gracious  fears, 
For  ever  let  th'  archangel's  voice 
Be  sounding  in  our  ears — 

6  The  solemn  midnight  cry, 

•  Ye  dead,  the  Judge  is  come ! 
'Arise,  and  meet  him  in  the  sky; 
'And  meet  your  instant  doom!' 

7  0  may  we  thus  be  found, 

Obedient  to  his  word ; 
Attentive  to  the  trumpet's  sound 
And  looking  for  our  Lord ! 

8  0  may  we  all  insure 

A  lot  among  the  blest: 
And  watch  a  moment  to  secure 
An  everlasting  rest!  w 


On  Judgment. 


L.  M. 


59 

1  TTE  comes  !  he  comes  !  the  Judge  severe ! 
JLJL  The  seventh  trumpet  speaks  him  near: 
His  lightnings  flash!  his  thunders  roll' 
How  welcome  to  the  faithful  soul ! 

2  From  heaven  angelic  voices  sound: 
See  the  All-mighty  Jesus  crown'd ! 
Girt  with  omnipotence  and  grace! 
And  glory  decks  the  Saviour's  face  ! 

3  Descending  on  his  great  white  throne, 
He  claims  the  kingdom  for  his  own  : 
The  kingdoms  all  obey  his  word, 
And  hail  him  their  triumphant  Lord  ! 

4  Shout,  all  ye  people  of  the  sky ! 
And  all  the  saints  of  the  Most  High  ! 
Our  Lord,  who  now  his  right  obtains, 
For  ever  and  for  ever  reigns  !  w 

L.  M. 

1  TP^?Tr?rfat  archangel's  trump  shall  sound, 
-a-    (While  twice  ten  thousand  thunders  roar') 
1  ear  up  the  graves— and  cleave  the  ground— 

And  mate  the  greedy  sea  restore. 

2  The  greedy  sea  shall  yield  her  dead— 

The  earth  no  more  her  slain  conceal- 
Sinners  shall  lift  their  guiltv  head, 
And  shrink  to  see  a  yawning  hell! 

3  But  we,  who  now  our  Lord  confess, 

And  faithful  to  the  end  endure, 
Shall  stand  in  Jesus'  righteousness— 
Stand,  as  the  Rock  of  Ages,  sure. 

4  We,  while  the  stars  from  heaven  shall  fall, 

And  mountains  are  on  mountains  hurl'd 
Shall  stand  unmov'd  amidst  them  all, 
And  smile  to  see  a  burning  world  ! 


On  Judgment. 

5  The  earth,  and  all  the  works  therein, 

Dissolve,  by  raging  flames  destroy'd  ; 
While  we  survey  the  awful  scene, 
And  mount  above  the  fiery  void. 

6  By  faith,  we  now  transcend  the  skies, 

And  on  that  ruin'd  world  look  down : 
By  love,  above  all  height  we  rise, 
And  share  the  everlasting:  throne. 


4  Lines  S's  and  2  6's. 


1  npHOU  God  of  glorious  majesty, 
-H-    To  thee,  against  myself,  to 'thee, 

A  worm  of  earth,  I  cry  : 
A  half-awaken'd  child  of  man ; 
An  heir  of  endless  bliss  or  pain ; 

A  sinner,  born  to  die. 

2  Lo,  on  a  narrow  neck  of  land, 
'Twixt  two  unbounded  seas,  I  stand, 

Secure,  insensible : 
A  point  of  time,  a  moment's  space, 
Removes  me  to  that  heavenly  place, 

Or  shuts  me  up  in  hell ! 

3  0  God,  mine  inmost  soul  convert, 
And  deeply  on  my  thoughtful  heart 

Eternal  things  impress! 
Give  me  to  feel  their  solemn  weight, 
And  tremble  on  the  brink  of  fate, 

And  wake  to  righteousness ! 

4  Before  me  place  in  dread  array 
The  pomp  of  that  tremendous  day, 

When  thou  with  clouds  shalt  come, 
To  judge  the  nations  at  thy  bar: 
And  tell  me,  Lord,  shall  /  be  there, 

To  meet  a  joyful  doom  ? 


On  Judgment. 

5  Be  this  my  one  great  business  here, 
With  serious  industry  and  fear, 

Eternal  bliss  t'ensure: 
Thine  utmost  counsel  to  fulfil, 
And  suffer  all  thy  righteous  will, 

And  to  the  end  endure. 

6  Then,  Saviour,  then,  my  soul  receive, 
Transported  from  this  vale,  to  live 

And  reign  with  thee  above  : 
Where  faith  is  sweetly  lost  in  sight, 
And  hope  in  full,  supreme  delight, 

And  everlasting  love.  w. 


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1  npHE  last  great  day  is  drawing  nigh, 

-«-    When  Christ  the  Judge  shall  come, 
With  all  the  armies  of  the  sky, 
To  call  his  children  home. 

2  Behold  !  the  vengeful  day  of  God  ! 

Destruction  flies  around  ! 
The  mountains  tremble  at  his  nod  ! 
His  trumpet  shakes  the  ground ! 

3  Sinners,  with  trembling,  leave  the  tomb, 

At  his  supreme  command ! 
Behold !  the  day  of  God  is  come ! 
How  will  the  sinner  stand  ? 

4  All  who  against  the  living  God 

Continue  to  rebel, 
Must  fall  beneath  his  vengeful  rod, 
And  bear  the  pains  of  hell. 

5  But  those  who  in  his  name  believe, 

And  humbly  watch  and  pray, 
Shall  each  a  starry  crown  receive, 

And  reign  in  endless  day.       w.  s.  &  h. 


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S.  M. 


1  A  ND  will  the  Judge  descend  ? 
■xm.  And  must  the  dead  arise  ? 
And  not  a  single  soul  escape 

His  all-discerning  eyes  ? 

2  And  from  his  righteous  lips 

Shall  such  a  sentence  sound  ? 
And  through  the  millions  of  the  damn'd, 
Spread  black  despair  around  ? — 

3  '  Depart  from  me,  ye  curs'd, 

'To  everlasting  flame, 
'For  rebel-angels  first  prepar'd, 
'Where  mercy  never  came! 

4  How  will  my  heart  endure 

The  terrors  of  that  day — 
When  heaven  and  earth,  before  his  face, 
Astonish'd,  flee  away? 

5  But,  ere  the  trumpet  shakes 

The  mansions  of  the  dead, 
Hark,  from  the  gospel's  gentle  voice, 
What  joyful  tidings  spread. 

6  Ye  sinners,  seek  his  grace, 

Whose  wrath  you  cannot  bear; 
Fly  to  the  shelter  of  his  cross, 
And  find  salvation  there. 


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4  Lines  8's  and  2  6's. 


1  TJOW  happy  are  the  little  flock, 

JOL  Who,  safe  beneath  their  Guardian  Rock, 

In  all  commotions  rest ! 
When  wars'  and  tumults'  waves  run  high, 
Unmov'd,  above  the  storm  they  lie  ; 

They  lodge  in  Jesus'  breast. 


On  Judgment. 

?  Such  happiness,  0  Lord,  have  we, 
By  mercy  gather'd  into  thee, 

Before  the  floods  descend : 
And  while  the  bursting  cloud  comes  down, 
We  mark  the  vengeful  day  begun, 

And  calmly  wait  the  end. 

3  Whatever  ills  the  world  befall, 

A  pledge  of  endless  good  we  call ; 

A  sign  of  Jesus  near: 
His  chariot  will  not  long  delay ; 
We  hear  the  rumbling  wheels,  and  pray, 

Triumphant,  Lord,  appear ! 

4  Appear,  with  clouds,  on  Zion's  hill, 
The  word  and  mystery  to  fulfil ; 

Thy  confessors  t'  approve : 
Thy  members  on  thy  throne  to  place, 
And  stamp  thy  name  on  every  face, 

In  glorious  heavenlv  love! 


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1  "IJl/'OE  to  the  men  on  earth  who  dwell, 

»▼     Nor  dread  th'  Almighty's  frown; 
When  God  doth  all  his  wrath  reveal, 
And  shower  his  judgments  down  ! 

2  Sinners,  expect  those  heaviest  showers ! 

To  meet  your  God  prepare  ! 
For,  lo !  the  seventh  angels  pours 
His  phial  on  the  air. 

3  Lo !  from  their  seats  the  mountains  leap ! 

The  mountains  are  not  found  ! 
Transported  far  into  the  deep, 
And  in  the  ocean  drown'd! 

4  Who  then  shall  live,  and  face  the  throne, 

And  face  the  Judge  severe  ? 
When  heaven  and  earth  are  fled  and  gone, 
0  where  shall  /  appear  ? 


On  Judgment. 

j!  Now,  only  now,  against  that  hour, 
We  may  a  place  provide  : 
Beyond  the  grave,  beyond  the  power 
Of  hell,  our  spirits  hide  : 

6  Firm  in  the  all-destroying  shock, 
May  view  the  final  scene  ! 
For  lo !  the  everlasting  Rock 

Is  cleft,  to  take  us  in !  w 


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Y  faith  we  find  the  place  above, 
The  Rock  that  rent  in  twain : 
Beneath  the  shade  of  dying  love, 
And  in  the  cleft  remain. 

2  Jesus,  to  thy  dear  wounds  we  flee! 

We  sink  into  thy  side ! 
Assur'd  that  all  who  trust  in  thee, 
Shall  evermore  abide. 

3  Then  let  the  thund'ring  trumpet  sound ; 

The  latest  lightnings  glare ; 
The  mountains  melt :  the  solid  ground 
Dissolve  as  liquid  air. 

4  Yet  still  the  Lord,  "the  Saviour  reigns, 

When  nature  is  destroy 'd: 

And  no  created  thing  remains, 
Throughout  the  flaming  void. 

5  Thy  power  omnipotent  assume  ! 

Thy  brightest  majesty! 
And  when  thou  dost  in  glory  come, 

My  Lord,  remember  me!  w. 


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T.  M.— Part  First. 


1  ~li7"E  virgin  souls,  arise  ! 

-3-    With  all  the  dead  awake! 
Unto  salvation  wise, 

Oil  in  your  vessels  take : 
Upstarting  at  the  midnight  cry, 
'Behold  the  heavenly  Bridegroom  nigh!' 

2  He  comes,  he  comes,  to  call 

The  nations  to  his  bar, 
And  raise  to  glory  all 

Who  fit  for  glory  are : 
Made  ready  for  your  full  reward, 
Go  forth  with  joy,  to  meet  your  Lord. 

3  Go  meet  him  in  the  sky ; 

Your  everlasting  Friend  : 
Your  Head  to  glorify, 

With  all  his  saints  ascend : 
Ye  pure  in  heart,  obtain  the  grace, 
To  see  without  a  vail,  his  face  ! 


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T.  M.—  Part  Second. 


1  ^7"E  that  have  here  receiv'd 

-3.     The  Unction  from  above  ; 
And  in  his  Spirit  liv'd, 
Obedient  to  his  love: 
Jesus  shall  claim  you  for  his  bride; 
Rejoice,  with  all  the  sanctified  ! 

2  The  everlasting  doors 

Shall  soon  the  saints  receive  ; 
Above  yon  angel  powers 
In  glorious  joy  to  live  : 
Far  from  a  world  of  grief  and  sin*, 
With  God  eternally  shut  in. 


On  Judgment. 

3  Then  let  us  wait  to  hear 

The  trumpet's  welcome  sound  : 
To  see  our  Lord  appear, 
Watching  let  us  be  found: 
When  Jesus  doth  the  heavens  bow, 
Be  found — as,  Lord,  thou  find'st  us  now ! 


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1  "|"   0,  he  comes,  with  clouds  descending, 
JL4  Once  for  favour'd  sinners  slain ! 
Thousand,  thousand  saints  attending, 

Swell  the  triumph  of  his  train  ! 
Halleluia !  God  appears,  on  earth  to  reign  ! 

2  Every  eye  shall  now  behold  him, 

Rob'd  in  dreadful  majesty : 
Those  who  set  at  nought  and  sold  him, 
Pierc'd  and  nail'd  him  to  the  tree, 
Deeply  wailing,  shall  the  true  Messiah  see. 

3  The  dear  tokens  of  his  passion, 

Still  his  dazzling  body  bears  ; — 
Cause  of  endless  exultation 
To  his  ransom'd  worshippers  : 
With  what  rapture  gaze  we  on  these  glorious  scars ! 

4  Yea !  Amen !  let  all  adore  thee, 

High  on  thy  eternal  throne  ! 
Saviour,  take  the  power  and  glory  ! 
Claim  the  kingdom  for  thine  own  ! 
Jah !  Jehovah !  everlasting  God,  come  down  !     w. 


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iOREAT  God!  what  do  I  see  and  hear! 
^ET  The  end  of  things  created ! 
The  Judge  of  mankind  doth  appear, 

On  clouds  of  glory  seated  ! 
The  trumpet  sounds  !  the  graves  restore 
The  dead,  which  they  contain'd  before  ! 

Prepare,  my  soul,  to  meet  him!       Luther. 


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On  Heaven,  and  Heavenly  I'hings. 

4  Lines  8's  and  2  6's.  Part  First. 


"OW  happy  is  the  pilgrim's  lot! 
-  How  free  from  every  anxious  thought, 
From  worldly  hope  and  fear ! 
Confm'd  to  neither  court  nor  cell, 
His  soul  disdains  on  earth  to  dwell: 
He  only  sojourns  here. 

2  This  happiness  in  part  is  mine: 
Already  sav'd  from  low  design, 

From  every  creature-love. 
Blest  with  the  scorn  of  finite  good, 
My  soul  is  lighten'd  of  its  load, 

And  seeks  the  things  above. 

3  The  things  eternal  I  pursue: 
A  happiness  beyond  the  view 

Of  those  that  baselv  pant 
For  things  by  nature  "felt  and  seen: 
Their  honours,  wealth,  and  pleasures  mean, 

I  neither  have  nor  want. 

4  I  have  no  babes  to  hold  me  here; 
But  children  more  securelv  dear, 

For  mine  I  humbly  claim  ; 
Better  than  daughters,  or  than  sqps  : 
Temples  divine,  of  living  stones, 

Inscrib'd  with  Jesus'  name.  w 


4  Lines  8's  and  2  Vs.  Pari  Second. 


0  foot  of  land  do  I  possess  ; 
No  cottage  in  this  wilderness: 
A  poor  way-faring  man, 
I  lodge  awhile  in  tents  below, 
Or  gladly  wander  to  and  fro, 
Till  I  mv  Canaan  gain. 


On  Heaven  and  Heavenly  Things. 

2  Nothing  on  earth  I  call  my  own  ; 
A  stranger  to  the  world  unknown, 

I  all  their  goods  despise  : 
I  trample  on  their  whole  delight, 
And  seek  a  city  out  of  sight, 

A  city  in  the  skies. 

3  There  is  my  house  and  portion  fair  ; 
My  treasure  and  my  heart  are  there, 

And  my  abiding  home : 
For  me  my  elder  brethren  stay, 
And  angels  beckon  me  away, 

And  Jesus'  bids  me  come. 

4  I  come,  thy  servant.  Lord,  replies  ; 
I  come  to  meet  thee  in  the  skies, 

And  claim  my  heavenly  rest ! 
Now  let  the  pilgrim's  journey  end : 
Now,  O  my  Saviour,  Brother,  Friend, 

Receive  me  to  thy  breast. 


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1  T  EADER  of  faithful  souls,  and  Guide 
JL4  Of  all  that  travel  to  the  sky ; 
Come,  and  with  us,  ev'n  us  abide, 

Who  would  on  thee  alone  rely  : 
On  thee  alone  our  spirits  stay, 
While  held  in  life's  uneven  way. 

2  Strangers  and  pilgrims  here  below, 

Tms  earth,  Ave  know,  is  not  our  place ; 
But  hasten  through  this  vale  of  woe, 

And  restless  to  behold  thy  face : 
Swift  to  our  heavenly  country  move, 
Our  everlasting  home  above. 

3  We  have  no  'biding  city  here  ; 

But  seek  a  city  out  of  sight ; 
Thither  our  steady  course  we  steer, 

Aspiring  to  the  plains  of  light  : 
Jerusalem,  the  saints'  abode, 
Whose  founder  is  the  living  God. 


On  Heaven  and  Heavenly  Things. 


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1  "OATIENT  th'  appointed  race  to  run, 
Jt  This  weary  world  we  cast  behind  ; 
From  strength  to  strength  we  travel  on, 

The  New  Jerusalem  to  find: 
Our  labour  this,  our  only  aim, 
To  find  the  New  Jerusalem. 

2  Thro'  thee,  who  all  our  sins  has  borne, 

Freely  and  graciously  forgiven, 
With  songs  to  Zion  we  return, 

Contending  for  our  native  heaven — 
That  palace  of  our  glorious  King  ; 
We  find  it  nearer  while  we  sing. 

3  Rais'd  by  the  breath  of  love  divine, 

We  urge  our  way  with  strength  renew'd  ; 
The  church  of  the  first-born  to  join, 

We  travel  to  the  mount  of  God  : 
With  joy  upon  our  heads  arise, 
And  meet  our  Captain  in  the  skies.  w 


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1  TTEAVEN  is  a  place  of  endless  rest, 
H  Where  saints  and  angels  shine  ^ 
They  are  with  Christ  in  glory  blelt : 

Their  joys  are  all  divine. 

2  The  saints  through  tribulation  pass'd, 

Before  they  reach'd  the  shore : 
But  they  obtain'd  the  prize  at  last, 
And  now  their  toils  are  o'er. 

3  Nor  grief,  nor  pain,  nor  doubts,  nor  fears, 

Can  reach  that  world  above : 
Christ  Jesus  wipes  away  their  tears, 
And  fills  their  hearts  with  love. 


On  Heaven  and  Heavenly  Things* 

4  They  neither  thirst  nor  hunger  more . 

Their  wants  are  all  supplied. 
Oh  !  that  we  all  might  reach  the  shore, 
And  there  with  Christ  abide  ! 

5  Oh !  may  we  on  his  throne  sit  down, 
^         And  hear  him  say,  '  Well  done  ! 

Receive  the  blood-bought  starry  crown, 
Which  you,  through  faith,  have  won.' 
h-w  *-*  w-  s-  &  H-  *• 

7@  C.  M. 

1  "OC'HEN  I  can  read  my  title  clear 

v  ▼     To  mansions  in  the  skies, 
I'll  bid  farewell  to  every  fear, 
And  wipe  my  weeping  eyes. 

2  Should  earth  against  my  soul  engage, 

And  hellish  darls  be  hurl'd, 

I  then  can  smile  at  satan's  rage, 

And  face  a  frowning  world. 

3  Let  cares  like  a  wild  deluge  come, 

And  storms  of  sorrow  fall  ; 
May  I  but  safely  reach  my  home, 
My  God,  my  heaven,  my  all! 

4  There  I  shall  bathe  my  weary  soul 

In  seas  of  heavenly  rest, 
And  not  a  wave  of  trouble  roll 

Across  my  peaceful  breast.  i.  w. 

4  4  c.  m. 

1  ipNOCH,  the  seventh,  walk'd  with  God 
JL-d  Through  a  long  course  of  years  : 
He  rested  on  the  Saviour's  blood, 

While  in  this  vale  of  tears. 

2  While  here  on  earth  he  liv'd  by  faith, 

And  grew  in  perfect  love : 
By  faith  he  triumph'd  over  death, 
And  rose  to  heaven  above. 


4  Lines 


On  Heaven  and  Heavenly  Things. 

3  May  we,  like  Enoch,  walk  with  God, 

And  in  his  image  grow; 
Still  live  by  faith  in  Jesus'  blood, 
And  speak  his  praise  below. 

4  At  last,  triumphant  may  we  rise, 

Through  his  almighty  love,  # 

To  shout  his  praise  beyond  the  skies, 
And  reign  with  him  "above.  h  b 

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1  T jIFT- your  eyes  of  faith» and  see 

-m  Saints  and  angels  join'd  in  one! 
What  a  countless  company 

Stand  before  yon  dazzling  throne! 

2.  Each  before  his  Saviour  stands, 
All  in  milk-white  rubes  array 'd  : 
Palms  they  carry  in  their  hands- 
Crowns  of  glory  on  their  head. 

3  Saints,  begin  the  endless  song  ! 

Cry  aloud  in  heavenly  lavs  ! 
Glory  doth  to  God  belong:' 

God,  the  glorious  Saviour,  praise! 

4  All  salvation  from  him  came  ; 

Him,  who  reigns  enthron'd  on  high. 
•  Glory  to  the  bleeding  Lamb  ." 
Let  the  morning  stars  reply. 

5  Angel-powers  the  throne  surround  ; 

Next  the  saints  in  glory  they  : 

Lull'd  with  the  transporting  sound, 

They  their  silent  homage  pay. 

6  Prostrate  on  their  face,  before 

God  and  his  Messiah  fall: 
Then  in  hymns  of  praise  adore  ; 
Shout— 'The  Lamb  that  died  for  all" 


On  Heaven  and  Heavenly  Things. 

1  Be  it  so,'  they  all  reply ; 

'Him  let  all  our  orders  praise: 
Him  that  did  for  sinners  die  ; 

Saviour  of  the  favour'd  race  ! 
'Render  we  our  God  his  right — 

Glory,  wisdom,  thanks,  and  power; 
Honour,  majesty,  and  might  : 

Praise  him,  praise  him,  evermore  !' 


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4  Lines  Is. 
HO  are  these  array'd  in  white, 
Brighter  than  the  noon-day  sun- 
Foremost  of  the  sons  of  light — 

Nearest  the  eternal  throne? 
These  are  they  that  bore  the  cross : 

Nobly  for  their  Master  stood ; 
Sufferers  in  his  righteous  cause ; 

Followers  of  the  dying  God. 
Out  of  great  distress  they  came  ; 

Wash'd  their  robes  by  faith  below, 
In  the  blood  of  yonder  Lamb — 

Blood  that  washes  white  as  snow. 
Therefore  are  they  next  the  throne  ; 

Serve  their  Maker  day  and  night : 
God  resides  among  his  own  ; 

God  doth  in  his  saints  delight. 
More  than  conquerors  at  last, 

Here  they  find  their  trials  o'er : 
They  have  all  their  sufferings  past ; 

Hunger  now  and  thirst  no  more. 

No  excessive  heat  they  feel 

From  the  sun's  directer  ray: 
In  a  milder  clime  they  dwell — 

Region  of  eternal  day. 
He  that  on  the  throne  doth  reign, 

Them  the  Lamb  shall  always  feed  ; 
With  the  tree  of  life  sustain ; 

To  the  living  fountains  lead. 


Referring  to  HeU. 

He  shall  all  their  sorrows  chase  ; 

All  their  wants  at  once  remove 
Wipe  the  tears  from  every  face  , 

Fill  up  every  soul  with  love. 

LP  4  Lines  S's  and  2  6's. 


WHILE  waiting  at  the  throno  o.    xr^v 
A  glimpse  of  our  Redeemer  >.  face 


xr^ce, 

ipse  ot  our  Jttedeemen.  tace 

Bids  all  our  sorrows  cease : 
Through  floods  and  flames  we'll  ^rg.  on.   v«i. 
To  regions  of  eternal  day, 

Where  all  is  joy  and  peace. 

If  we  are  faithful  to  his  grace, 
We  shall,  in  glory,  see  nis  face, 

On  Can  rail's  napp;y   sho.'e : 
There  we  rhall  me*n  osr  xlienj-  a.!9ve, 
And  join  to  s><?  radc^nu^  lu'e, 

Where  .-arting  13  no  more.      w.  s.  <3t  h.  k. 


RePvHR,\tG   ~q   xZ^LL. 


C.  M. 


81 

1  rilERRIBLE  thought !  shall  I  alone, 

-i-    Who  may  be  sav'd — shall  I — 
Of  all,  alas  !  whom  I  have  known, 
Thro'  sin  for  ever  die  ? 

2  While  all  my  old  companions  dear, 

With  whom  I  once  did  live, 
Joyful  at  God's  right  hand  appear, 
A  blessing  to  receive — 

3  Shall  I,  (amidst  a  ghastly  band,) 

Dragg'd  to  the  judgment-seat, 
Far  on  the  left  with  horror  stand, 
Mv  fearful  doom  to  meet  ? 


Referring  to  Hell. 

4  Ah,  no :  I  still  may  turn  and  live — 

For  still  his  wrath  delays: 
He  noAv  vouchsafes  a  kind  reprieve, 
And  offers  me  his  grace. 

5  I  will  accept  his  offers  now  ; 

From  every  sin  depart ; 
Perform  my  oft-repeated  vow  ; 
And  render  him  my  heart. 

6  I  will  improve  what  I  receive — 

The  grace  through  Jesus  given: 
Sure,  if  with  God  on  earth  I. live, 
To  live  with  him  in  heaven. 


82 


C.  M. 


HY  do  I  wander  from  my  God, 
Whose  greatness  none  can  tell? 
Can  I  endure  his  vengeful  rod, 
And  bear  the  pains  of  hell  ? 

2  Ah,  no:  I  cannot  bear  the  thought! 

I  tremble  at  his  frown  ; 
For  he  who  spake  a  world  from  nought, 
At  once  can  crush  me  down ! 

3  His  vengeance  will  my  soul  pursue, 

If  I  refuse  his  grace : 
And  ah — alas  ! — what  must  I  do, 
If  banish'd  from  his  face  ? 

4  Eternal  darkness  I  must  see, 

And  hope  will  never  come ; 
But  fiends  will  my  companions  be, 
And  hell  will  be  my  home  ! 

5  But — glory,  glory  to  my  God, 

This  need  not  be  the  case  ! 
For  me  he  spilt  his  precious  blood, 
And  bids  me  seek  his  face !    w.  s.  &  h. 


83 


Praying  for  a  Bl£ssing. 


L.  M. 


1  SHEPHERD  of  souls,  with  pitying  eye, 
lO1  The  thousands  of  our  Israel  see : 

To  thee  in  their  behalf  we  cry — 
Ourselves  but  newly  found  in  thee. 

2  See  where  o'er  desert  wastes  ihey  err, 

And  neither  food  nor  feeder  have  ; 
Nor  fold,  nor  place  of  refuge  near ; 
And  no  man  cares  their  souls  to  save. 

3  Thy  people,  Lord,  are  sold  for  nought ; 

Nor  know  they  their  Redeemer  nigh : 
They  perish,  whom  thyself  hast  bought ; 
Their  souls,  for  Jack  of  knowledge,  die. 

4  Why  should  the  foe  thy  purchase  seize? 

Remember,  Lord,  thy  dying  groans: 
The  meed  of  all  thy  sufferings  these: 
Oh,  claim  them  for  thy  ransom'd  ones ! 

0  Extend  to  these  thy  pardoning  grace: 
To  these  be  thy  salvation  show'd : 
Oh,  add  them  to  thy  chosen  race  ! 

Oh,  sprinkle  all  their  hearts  with  blood 

6  Still  let  the  publicans  draw  near : 

Open  the  door  of  faith  and  heav'n  : 
And  grant  their  hearts  thy  word  to  hear: 
And  witness  all  their  sins  forgiv'n. 


84 


C.  M. 


THOU  Son  of  God,  whose  flaming  eyes 
Our  inmost  thoughts  perceive, 
Accept  the  evening  sacrifice 
Which  now  to  thee  we  give. 


Praying  for  a  Blessing. 

2  We  bow  before  thy  gracious  throne, 

And  think  ourselves  sincere : 
But  shew  us,  Lord,  is  every  one 
Thy  real  worshipper  ? 

3  Is  here  a  soul  who  knows  thee  not, 

Nor  feels  his  want  of  thee  ? 
A  stranger  to  the  blood  which  bought 
His  pardon  on  the  tree  ? 

4  Convince  him  now  of  unbelief; 

His  desperate  state  explain: 
And  fill  his  heart  with  sacred  grief, 
And  penitential  pain. 

5  Speak  with  that  voice  which  wakes  the  dead. 

And  bid  the  sleeper  '  Rise !' 
And  bid  his  guilty  conscience  dread 
The  death  that  never  dies. 

6  Extort  the  cry,  'What  must  be  done, 

To  save  a  wretch  like  me  ? 
How  shall  a  trembling  sinner  shun 
That  endless  misery  ? 

7  'I  must  this  instant  now  begin 

Out  of  my  sleep  t'  awake ; 
And  turn  to  God  :   and  every  sin 
Continually  forsake. 

8  'I  must  for  faith  incessant  cry, 

And  wrestle,  Lord,  with  thee: 
I  must  be  born  again — or  die 

To  all  eternity.'  w. 


85 


C.  M. 


1  XPIOME,  0  thou  all-victorious  Lord, 
\J  Thy  power  to  us  make  known: 
Strike  with  the  hammer  of  thy  word, 
And  break  these  hearts  of  stone. 


Praying  for  a  Blessing. 

2  O  that  we  all  might  now  begin 

Our  foolishness  to  mourn; 
And  turn  at  once  from  every  sin, 
And  to  our  Saviour  turn ! 

3  Give  us  ourselves  and  thee  to  know, 

In  this  our  gracious  day : 

Kepentance  unto  life  bestow, 

And  take  our  sins  away. 

4  Conclude  us  first  in  unbelief, 

And  freely  then  release  : 
Fill  every  soul  with  sacred  grief, 
And  then  with  sacred  peace. 

5  Impoverish,  Lord — and  then  relieve — 

And  then  enrich  the  poor : 
The  knowledge  of  our  sickness  give — 
The  knowledge  of  our  cure. 

6  That  blessed  sense  of  guilt  impart, 

And  then  remove  the  load : 
Trouble,  and  wash  the  troubled  heart 
In  the  atoning  blood. 

7  Our  desperate  state  through  sin,  declare, 

And  speak  our  sins  forgiven  : 
By  perfect  holiness  prepare, 
And  take  us  up  to  heaven. 

5©  S.  M. 

1  SPIRIT  of  Faith,  come  down  ; 
£5  Reveal  the  things  of  God  ; 

And  make  to  us  the  Godhead  known, 
And  witness  with  the  blood. 

2  'Tis  thine  the  blood  to  apply, 

And  give  us  eyes  to  see. 

Who  did  for  every  sinner  die, 

Hath  surely  died  for  me! 


Praying  for  a  Blessing. 

3  No  man  can  truly  say, 

That  Jesus  is  the  Lord, 
Unless  thou  take  the  vail  away, 
And  breathe  the  living  word. 

4  Then,  only  then,  we  feel 

Our  interest  in  his  blood ; 
And  cry,  with  joy  unspeakable, 
'  Thou  art  my  Lord — my  God  ! ' 

5  Oh,  that  the  world  might  know 

The  all-atoning  Lamb ! 
Spirit  of  Faith,  descend — and  show 
The  virtue  of  his  name  ! 

6  The  grace  which  all  may  find — 

The  saving  power — impart : 
And  testify  to  all  mankind  ; 
And  speak  to  every  heart ! 

7  Inspire  the  living  faith, 

Which,  whosoe'er  receives, 
The  witness  in  himself  he  hath, 
And  consciously  believes : 

S  The  faith  that  conquers  all, 

And  doth  the  mountain  move ; 
And  saves  whoe'er  on  Jesus  call, 
And  perfects  them  in  love. 


87 


C.  M. 


1  ^PIRIT  of  holiness  and  love, 
£3  Thy  light  and  truth  impart: 
The  bar  of  unbelief  remove, 

And  enter  every  heart ! 

2  Shower  down  thy  blessings  from  on  high, 

And  write  thy  law  within : 
The  blood  of  sprinkling  now  apply, 
And  make  an  end  of  sin !  w.  s. 


Praying  for  a  Blessing. 


88 


C.  M. 

1  ^10ME,  Holy  Ghost,  our  hearts  inspire, 
%J  Let  us  thine  influence  prove  ; 
Source  of  the  old  prophetic  fire, 

Fountain  of  Life  and  Love. 

2  Come,  Holy  Ghost,  (for,  mov'd  by  thee, 

The  prophets  wrote  and  spoke,) 
Unlock  the  truth,  thyself  the  Key, 
Unseal  the  sacred  book. 

3  Expand  thy  wings,  celestial  Dove, 

Brood  o'er  our  nature's  night: 
On  our  disorder 'd  spirits  move, 
And  let  there  now  be  light. 

4  God,  thro'  himself,  we  then  shall  know, 

If  thou  within  us  shine  ; 
And  sound,  with  all  thy  saints  below, 
The  depths  of  love  divine.  w. 


89 


C.  M. 


1  "BLATHER  of  all,  in  whom  alone 
JL     We  live,  and  move,  and  breathe, 
One  bright,  celestial  ray,  dart  down, 

And  cheer  thy  sons  beneath. 

2  While  in  thy  word  we  search  for  thee, 

(We  search  with  trembling  awe!) 
Open  our  eyes — and  let  us  see 
The  wonders  of  thy  law. 

3  Now  let  our  darkness  comprehend 

The  light  that  shines  so  clear! 
Now  the  revealing  Spirit  send, 
And  give  us  ears  to  hear ! 

4  Before  us  make  thy  goodness  pass, 

Which  here  by  faith  we  know : 
Let  us  in  Jesus  see  thy  face, 
And  die  to  all  below. 


90 


Praying  for  a  Blessing. 


C.  M. 


OME,  0  thou  weary  pilgrim's  Friend, 
And  bring  thy  nature  in  ; 
Now  let  the  fire  from  heaven  descend, 
And  burn  up  every  sin ! 

2  The  power  of  unbelief  destroy ; 
Let  faith  stretch  out  her  hand ; 
Fill  every  heart  with  peace  and  joy  ; 
And  bring  us  safe  to  land.      w.  s.  &  h.  b. 

91  C.  M. 

1  ^JTILL,  for  thy  loving  kindness,  Lord, 
^  I  in  thy  temple  wait: 

I  look  to  find  thee  in  thy  word, 
Or  at  thy  table  meet. 

2  Here,  in  thine  own  appointed  ways, 

I  wait  to  learn  thy  will : 
Silent  I  stand  before  thy  face, 
And  hear  thee  say,  '  Be  still ! 

3  'Be  still— and  know  that  I  am  God!' 

Tis  all  I  live  to  know  ; 
To  feel  the  virtue  of  thy  blood, 
And  spread  its  praise  below !  w. 


92 


6  Lines  8's. 


AGAIN,  0  Lord,  we're  met  to  pray, 
And  breathe  our  wishes  to  thy  throne: 
Remove  our  doubts  and  fears  away, 

And  make  thy  great  salvation  known. 
Bestow  on  us  thy  heavenly  grace, 
And  let  thy  glory  fill  the  place !  w.  s. 


Inward  Religion. 


93 


C.  M. 

UNTO  our  never-ceasing  cries, 
Most  gracious  Lord,  attend  ; 
And  send  deliverance  from  the  skies  ; 
Thy  Holy  Spirit  send. 

The  powers  of  darkness  overthrow  ; 

On  sin  and  satan  tread  : 
0  Lord,  avenge  us  of  our  foe, 

And  bruise  the  serpent's  head  ! 

0  come,  thou  all-victorious  Lord  ! 

No  longer  now  delay  ! 
But,  with  thy  Spirit's  "two-edg'd  sword, 

The  crooked  serpent  slay  ! 

Make  bare  thine  arm,  and  give  the  blow? 

Root  out  the  hellish  seed  ! 
0  Lord,  avenge  us  of  our  foe, 

And  bruise  the  serpent's  head ! 

w.  a.  by  h.  b.  &  w.  s. 


Inward  Religion. 


94 


L.  M. 

1  A  UTHOR  of  Faith,  eternal  Word, 
-£-■-  Whose  Spirit  breathes  the  active  flame 
Faith,  like  its  Finisher  and  Lord, 

To-day,  as  yesterday,  the  same : 

2  To  thee  our  humble  hearts  aspire, 

And  ask  the  gift  unspeakable  ; 
Increase  in  us  the  kindled  fire ; 
In  us  the  work  of  faith  fulfil. 

3  By  faith  we  know  thee  strong  to  save; 

(Save  us,  a  present  Saviour  thou! 
Whate'er  we  hope,  by  faith  we  have; 
Future  and  past  subsisting  now. 


Inward  Religion. 

4  To  him  that  in  thy  name  believes, 

Eternal  life,  with  thee,  is  given ; 
Into  himself  he  all  receives, 

Pardon,  and  holiness,  and  heaven. 

5  The  things  unknown  to  feeble  sense, 

(Unseen  by  reason's  glimmering  ray 
With  strong,  commanding  evidence, 
Their  heavenly  origin  display. 

6  Faith  lends  its  realizing  light: 

The  clouds  disperse,  the  shadows  fij 
Th'  Invisible  appears  in  sight, 
And  God  is  seen  by  mortal  eve. 


95 


96 


S.  M. 

HOW  can  a  sinner  know 
His  sins  on  earth  forgiven  ? 
How  can  my  gracious  Saviour  shoAv 
My  name  inscribed  in  heaven  ? 

What  we  have  felt  and  seen, 
With  confidence  we  tell  : 

And  publish  to  the  sons  of  men, 
The  signs  infallible. 

We,  who  in  Christ  believe, 
That  he  for  us  hath  died, 

We  all  his  unknown  peace  receive, 
And  feel  his  blood  applied. 

Exults  our  rising  soul, 
Disburthen'd  of  her  load, 

And  swells,  unutterably  full 
Of  glory,  and  of  God. 

S.  M. 

WE  by  his  Spirit  prove, 
And  know  the  things  of  God 
The  things  which  freely  of  his  love 
He  hath  on  us  bestow'd. 


Inward  Religion. 

2  His  Spirit  to  us  he  gave, 

And  dwells  in  us  we  know : 
The  witness  in  ourselves  we  have, 
And  all  its  fruits  we  show. 

3  The  meek  and  lowly  heart 

That  in  our  Saviour  was. 
To  us  his  Spirit  doth  impart, 
And  signs  us  with  his  cross. 

4  Our  nature 's  turn'd  ;  our  mind 

Transform'd  in  all  its  powers ; 

And  both  the  witnesses  are  join'd- 

The  Spirit  of  God  with  ours. 

5  Whate'er  our  pardoning  Lord 

Commands,  we  gladly  do ; 
And,  guided  by  his  sacred  Word, 
We  all  his  steps  pursue. 

G  His  glory  our  design, 

We  live  our  God  to  please ; 
And  rise,  with  filial  fear  divine, 
To  perfect  holiness. 


f  4  4  Lines  8's  and  2  Vs. 

1  rjHHOU  great  mysterious  God  unknown, 

-B-  Whose  love  hath  gently  led  me  on, 
Even  from  my  inlant  days  ; 

Mine  inmost  soul  expose  to  view, 

And  tell  me  if  I  ever  knew 
Thy  justifying  grace. 

2  If  I  have  only  known  thy  fear, 
And  follow'd,  with  a  heart  sincere, 

Thy  drawings  from  above ; 
]Vow,  now  the  farther  grace  bestow, 
And  let  my  sprinkled  conscience  know 

Thy  sweet  forgiving  love. 


Prayer  in  General. 

Short  of  thy  love  I  would  not  stop  ; 
A  stranger  to  the  Gospel  hope — 

The  sense  of  sin  forgiven  : 
I  would  not,  Lord,  my  soul  deceive  ; 
Without  thy  inward  witness  live — 

That  antepast  of  heaven. 

If  now  the  Witness  were  in  me, 
Would  he  not  testify  of  thee, 

In  Jesus  reconcil'd  ? 
And  should  I  not  with  faith  draw  nigh, 
And  boldly,  Abba,  Father,  cry, 

And  know  myself,  thy  child  ?  w. 


98 


Prayer  in  General. 


4  Lines  Ts. 


1  4Ti  REAT  Jehovah,  sovereign  Lord, 
^^"  Source  of  everlasting  love  ; 

By  angelic  hosts  ador'd, 
In  the  shining  realms  above : 

2  In  thy  presence  we  appear ; 

All  our  wants  to  thee  are  known  ; 
Now  in  mercy  bow  thy  ear, 
While  we  supplicate  thy  throne. 

3  Stripp'd  of  all,  we  come  to  thee ; 

On  thy  mercy  we  depend : 
Poor  and  needy,  Lord,  are  we, 
But  thou  art  the  sinner's  Friend. 

4  All  thy  promises  are  sure, 

Thou  canst  not  thyself  deny : 
On  thy  word  we  rest  secure ; 
Save  us,  Jesus,  or  we  die.      w.  s.  &  h.  b. 


99 


Prayer  in  General. 
C.  M. 


1  ~W  ORD  Jesus,  thou  hast  bid  us  pray — 
■m^A  Pray  always,  and  not  faint : 

With  thy  own  word  the  power  convey, 
To  pour  out  our  complaint. 

2  No  quiet  shalt  thou  ever  know, 

Till  we  from  sin  are  freed: 

0  Lord,  avenge  us  of  our  foe, 

And  make  us  free  indeed  ! 

3  We  have,  0  Lord,  begun  to  cry — 

And  we  will  never  end, 
Until  we  find  salvation  nigh, 
And  grasp  the  sinner's  Friend: 

4  Both  day  and  night  we'll  speak  our  woe  ; 

With  thee,  in  faith,  we'll  plead  : 
0  Lord,  avenge  us  of  our  foe, 
And  make  us  free  indeed ! 

5  Speak  but  the  word — and  we  shall  be 

From  all  our  bands  releas'd ; 
'Tis  only  thou  canst  set  us  free, 
By  satan  long  opprest. 

6  Now,  Lord,  thy  power  all-mighty  show  ! 

Arise,  the  Woman's  Seed  ! 
0  Lord,  avenge  us  of  our  foe, 

And  make  us  free  indeed  !      w.  a.  bya.  b. 

C.  M. 

I  KNOW  in  thee  all  fulness  dwells, 
And  all  for  wretched  man: 
Fill  every  want  my  spirit  feels, 
And  break  off  every  chain. 

My  humble  soul  shall  then,  like  thine, 

Abhor  the  thing  unclean  ; 
And,  sanctified  by  love  divine, 

For  ever  cease  from  sin.         w.  a.  ly  h.  b. 


lJf 


Prayer  in  General. 


L.  M. 

ESUS,  thyself  on  me  bestow, 


Thee,  only  thee,  I  want  to  know: 
.Now  let  my  faith  and  love  increase ; 
I  want  to  pray,  and  never  cease. 

2  But  oft  when  I  begin  to  pray, 

My  thoughts  would  rove  to  earth  away; 
Objects  of  sense  would  charm  my  sight, 
And  fill  my  soul  with  vain  delight. 

3  But,  Lord,  command  them  all  to  flee, 
And  may  I  worship  only  thee : 
Jesus,  call  back  my  roving  heart, 
And  bid  the  tempter  now  depart. 

4  And  when  I  reach  thy  blest  abode, 

My  thoughts  no  more  shall  rove  abroad: 

I  there  shall  in  thy  likeness  shine, 

And  triumph  in  thy  love  divine,     w.  s.  &  h.  b. 

102  T.M. 

THEN  Hannah,  press'd  with  grief, 
Pour'd  forth  her  soul  in  prayer, 
She  quickly  found  relief, 
And  left  her  burden  there: 
Like  her,  in  every  trying  case, 
Let  us  approach  the  throne  of  grace. 

2  When  she  began  to  pray, 

Her  heart  was  pain'd  and  sad: 
But  ere  she  went  away, 

Was  comforted  and  glad. 
In  trouble,  what  a  resting  place 
Have  they  who  know  the  throne  of  grace ! 

3  Though  men  and  devils  rage, 

And  threaten  to  devour  ; 
The  saints  from  age  to  age, 

Are  safe  from  all  their  power  : 
Fresh  strength  they  gain  to  run  their  race, 
By  waiting  at  the  throne  of  grace.  n. 


Prayer  in  General. 

1  Oo  C.  M. 

1  CttREAT  Source  of  uncreated  light, 
^*    Thy  mercy's  beams  display  ; 
Disperse  the  gloom  of  hellish  night, 

And  take  our  sins  away. 

2  Now  break  the  bars  of  unbelief, 

^  And  spoil  the  powers  of  hell  ; 
Enter  each  heart,  victorious  Chief, 
And  there  for  ever  dwell. 

3  Come,  Jesus,  come,  thy  rig-ht  maintain, 

Thine  image  now  restore; 
Now  let  thy  grace  triumphant  reign, 
That  we  may  sin  no  more.      w.  s.  &  h.  b. 

104  GlMesfs, 

1  l^NCOURAG'D  by  thy  gracious  word, 
f-*  I  now  present  my  prayer  to  thee  ; 
I  wait  for  thy  salvation,  Lord, 

And  humbly  hope  thy  face  to  see- 
Thee  m  my  heart  I  long  to  feel  : 
Now,  gracious  Lord,  thyself  reveal. 

2  Without  thy  love  I  cannot  rest; 

Thou  only  canst  my  spirit  cheer: 
Speak,  Lord,  and  make  me  truly  blest, 
And  bid  me  cast  off  every  fear. 
Answer  me  now  by  blood  divine, 
And  say,  'Poor  sinner,  thou  art  mine.' w.s.&h.b. 

105  L.  M. 

1  ¥  T00'  forewarn'd  by  Jesus'  love 
J*-  Must  shortly  lay  this  body  down: 
But  ere  my  soul  from  earth  remove, 

0  let  me  put  thine  image  on  ! 

2  Saviour,  thy  meek  and  lowly  mind, 

Be  to  thine  aged  servant  given  : 
And  glad  I'll  drop  this  tent,  to  find 
Mine  everlasting  house  in  heaven.  w 


106 


Prayer  in  General. 


C.  M. 


1  ^JHINE  on  our  souls,  eternal  God» 
^  With  rays  of  glory  shine  ; 

0  let  thy  favour  crown  our  days, 
And  all  their  round  be  thine. 

2  With  thee  let  every  week  begin, 

With  thee  each  day  be  spent  ; 
For  thee  each  fleeting  hour  improv'd, 
Since  each  by  thee  is  lent. 

3  Thus  cheer  us  through  this  desert  road, 

Till  all  our  labours  cease, 
And  heaven  refresh  our  weary  souls 

With  everlasting  peace.  D. 


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L.  M. 


1  TESUS,  thou  Source  of  light  and  love, 
**  Show'r  down  thy  blessings  from  above; 
Arise,  with  healing  in  thy  wings, 

And  raise  our  hearts  from  earthly  things. 

2  Great  Sun  of  Righteousness  d'ivine, 
In  every  heart  vouchsafe  to  shine  ; 
The  beauties  of  thy  face  display, 
And  shine  unto  the  perfect  day. 

3  While  here  assembled  in  thy  name, 
Impart  the  pure  seraphic  flame : 
Burn  up  our  dross — our  hearts  refine — 
And  consecrate  us  ever  thine. 

4  And  when  we've  run  our  heavenly  race, 
May  we  in  glory  see  thy  face : 
There  may  we  in  thy  bosom  rest, 

And  share  a  lot  among  the  blest.      w.s.&h.b. 


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Prayer  in  General. 
4  Lines  7  Y 


1  njlIME,  by  moments,  steals  away, 

A    First  the  hour,  and  then  the  day  ; 
Small  the  daily  loss  appears, 
Yet  it  soon  amounts  to  years. 

2  Thus  another  year  is  flown  ; 
Now  it  is  no  more  our  own, 
If  it  brought  or  promis'd  good, 
Than  the  years  before  the  flood. 

3  Spar'd  to  see  another  year, 
Let  thy  blessing  meet  us  here; 
Now  thy  glorious  work  revive; 
Bid  thy  drooping  garden  thrive. 

4  Sun  of  Righteousness,  arise! 

Warm  our  hearts,  and  bless  our  eyes: 
Let  our  prayer  thy  bowels  move : 
Make  this  year,  a  year  of  love. 

L09  4  Lines  8's  and  2  &s. 

1  TESUS,  to  me  the  joy  impart, 

•J    Which  fills  each  faithful  pastor's  heart, 

While  I  my  children  see 
Walk  as  the  heirs  of  joys  above, 
Walk  in  the  truth  of  holy  love, 

And  genuine  piety. 

2  Then  would  I  cheerfully  resign 
My  soul  into  thy  hands  divine, 

And  sing  at  my  release, 
Now  lettest  thou  thy  servant,  Lord, 
Depart  according  to  thy  word, 

In  everlasting  peace.  '    1 


C.  M. 

1  TIJOW,  Lord,  thy  chosen  heralds  bless, 
J-^i    Who  run  at  thy  command  ; 
And  may  thy  precious  word  of  grace, 
Be  heard  in  every  land. 


"Prayer  in  General. 

2  The  blessing  which  thy  Son  hath  bought, 

To  sinners  we  proclaim  ; 
Let  signs  and  wonders  now  be  wrought, 
In  Jesus'  conqu'ring  name. 

3  Now  let  thy  Holy  Spirit  strive, 

And  bring  the  wand'rers  home  ; 
Now,  mighty  God,  thy  work  revive, 
And  let  thy  kingdom  come. 

4  Maintain,  maintain  thy  sovereign  sway, 

And  bid  all  sin  depart ; 
The  beauties  of  thy  face  display, 
And  shine  in  every  heart. 

5  And  when  to  that  bright  world  we  come, 

Where  all  is  peace  and  joy, 
We'll  shout  the  heavenly  harvest  home, 
And  praise  thee  in  the  sky.      w.  s.  &  h.  b. 


Ill 


,L.  M. 


1  "W^HAT  various  hindrances  we  meet, 

»  ™     In  coming  to  the  mercy  seat ! 
Yet  who  that  knows  the  worth  of  prayer,  f 
But  wishes  to  be  often  there  ? 

2  Pray'r  makes  the  darken'd  clouds  withdraw  ; 
Pray'r  climbs  the  ladder  Jacob  saw  ; 

Gives  exercise  to  faith  and  love ; 
Brings  heavenly  blessings  from  above. 

3  Restraining  pray'r,  we  cease  to  fight  : 
Pray'r  keeps  the  Christian's  armour  bright: 
And  satan  trembles  when  he  sees, 

The  weakest  saint  upon  his  knees. 

4  While  Moses  stood  with  arms  spread  wide, 
Success  was  found  on  Israel's  side  ; 

But  when  through  heaviness  they  fail'd, 
That  moment  Amalek  prevail'd.  c. 


Prayer  in  General. 


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P.  M. 

1  |p1  UIDE  us,  0  thou  great  Jehovah  ! 
^^T  Pilgrims  through  this  barren  land  ; 
We  are  weak,  but  thou  art  mighty  ; 

Hold  us  with  thy  powerful  hand: 

Bread  of  heaven, 
Feed  us  till  we  want  no  more. 

2  Open,  Lord,  the  crystal  fountain, 

Whence  the  healing  waters  flow ; 
Let  the  fiery  cloudy  pillar 

Lead  us  all  our  journey  through : 

Strong  Deliverer, 
Be  thou  both  our  strength  and  shield. 

3  When  we  tread  the  verge  of  Jordan, 

Bid  each  anxious  fear  subside ; 
Bear  us  through  the  swelling  current ; 
Land  us  safe  on  Canaan's  side  : 

Praise  and  glory 
We  will  ever  give  to  thee. 

Ho  4  Lines  Vs. 

1  jjjTESUS,  meet  thy  saints  to-day  ; 
$>    Bid  our  unbelief  depart  : 

Give  us  power  to  watch  and  pray  ; 
Make  us  of  one  mind  and  heart. 

2  Shine  upon  us  from  above  : 

Root  up  all  the  seeds  of  sin  ; 
Shed  abroad  thy  dying  love  ; 
Bring  thy  heavenly  nature  in. 

3  God  of  love,  cur  meeting  bl^ss  ; 

Teach  us  all,  the  way  to  heaven. 
While  we  now  thy  throne  address, 
Let  the  Holy  Ghost  be  given. 

4  Oft  we  meet  and  part  below. 

But  we  soon  shall  meet  above  ; 

Where  we  shall  his  triumphs  show, 

Lost  and  swallowed  up  in  love. 

w.  s.  &  H. 


Prayer  in  General. 


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L.  M. 

HOLT,  Lord,  thro1  every  changing  scene, 
Hast  to  thy  saints  a  refuge  been  : 
Thro'  every  age,  eternal  God, 
Their  certain  home,  their  safe  abode. 


2  In  thee  our  fathers  sought  their  rest ; 
In  thee  our  fathers  still  are  blest ; 
And,  while  the  tomb  confines  their  dust, 
In  thee  their  souls  abide,  and  trust. 

3  Lo,  we  are  risen,  a  feeble  race, 
Awhile  to  fill  our  fathers'  place: 
Our  helpless  state  with  pity  view, 
And  let  us  share  their  refuge  too. 

4  Through  all  the  thorny  paths  we  trace, 
In  this  uncertain  wilderness : 

When  friends  desert,  and  foes  invade, 
Revive  our  heart,  and  guard  our  head. 

5  So  when  this  pilgrimage  is  o'er. 

And  we  must  dwell  on  earth  no  more, 
To  thee  our  separate  souls  shall  come, 
And  find  in  thee  a  surer  home. 

6  To  thee  our  infant  race  we  leave  ; 
Them  may  their  fathers'  God  receive  ; 
That  voices,  yet  unform'd,  may  raise 
Succeeding  hymns  of  humble  praise. 


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C.  M. 


1  TjlTERNAL  Father,  God  of  grace, 
J*-^  Our  sacrifice  receive : 

Incline  our  hearts  to  seek  thy  face, 
And  help  us  to  believe. 

2  Now  let  that  mighty  faith  be  given, 

Which  makes  the  mountains  flow : 
The  faith  that  shuts  and  , opens  heaven, 
This  moment,  Lord,  bestow. 


Prayer  in  General. 

3  'Tis  thou  that  brings  salvation  near, 

And  bids  our  sins  depart ; 
Now,  0  thou  Son  of  God,  appear, 
In  every  waiting  heart. 

4  Subdue  our  hearts  by  power  divine, 

And  mould  us  into  love ; 
That  we  may  in  thy  likeness  shine, 
And  reign  with  thee  above,      w.  s.  &  h.  b. 


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L.  M. 


1  npHE  heavens  declare  thy  glory,  Lord ; 
J-    In  every  star  thy  wisdom  shines: 

But  when  our  eyes  behold  thy  word, 
We  read  thy  truth  in  fairer  lines. 

2  The  rolling  sun,  the  changing  light, 

And  nights, 'and  days,  thy  power  confess; 
But  the  blest  volume  thou  hast  writ, 
Reveals  thy  justice  and  thy  grace. 

3  Sun,  moon,  and  stars,  convey  thy  praise 

Round  the  whole  earth,  and  never  stand ; 
So  when  thy  truth  began  its  race, 
It  touch'd  and  glanc'd  on  every  land. 

4  Nor  shall  thy  spreading  gospel  rest, 

Till  through  the  world  thy  truth  has  run ; 
Till  Christ  has  all  the  nations  blest, 
That  see  the  light,  or  feel  the  sun. 

5  Great  Sun  of  Righteousness,  arise ! 

Bless  the  dark  world  with  heavenly  light! 
Thy  gospel  makes  the  simple,  wise ; 
Thy  laws  are  pure,  thy  judgments  right. 

6  Thy  noblest  wonders  here  we  view, 

In  souls  renew'd,  and  sins  forgiven: 
Lord,  cleanse  my  sins,  my  soul  renew, 
And  make  thy  word  my  guide  to  heaven,  i.w. 


Prayer  in  General. 

T.  M. 

JESUS,  thou  sovereign  Lord, 
Thy  grace  is  rich  and  free; 
Thou  canst  thy  help  afford 
To  all,  as  well  as  me. 
My  soul,  through  faith,  is  justified, 
And  all  may  feel  thy  blood  applied. 

The  world  in  sin  is  dead, 

But  thou  canst  life  impart ; 
Now,  Lord,  thy  Spirit  shed, 
And  melt  each  stony  heart. 
Thou  canst  a  guilty  world  forgive — 
And,  through  thy  death,  we  all  may  live. 

Make  bare  thy  holy  arm, 

That  ail  may  praise  thy  name: 
Poor  guilty  souls  alarm, 

And  snatch  them  from  the  flame: 
Complete  the  work  thou  hast  begun, 
And  save  a  world,  by  sin  undone. 

Ail  power  to  thee  belongs, 

And  thy  great  name  we'll  praise : 
Accept  the  grateful  songs 

Which  now  to  thee  we  raise. 
Bring  us,  at  last,  thy  face  to  see, 
That  we  may  live  and  reign  with  thee. 

W.  S.  &  H-  ri 


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C.  M. 


ELCOME,  0  Saviour,  to  my  heart, 
Possess  thy  humble  throne  ; 
Bid  every  rival  hence  depart, 
And  claim  me  for  thy  own. 

The  world  and  satan  I  forsake ; 

To  thee  I  all  resign: 
My  longing  heart,  0  Jesus,  take, 

And  make  it  all  divine! 


Prayer  in  General. 

3  0  may  I  never  turn  aside, 
Nor  from  thy  bosom  flee  : 
Let  nothing  here  my  heart  divide; 

I  srive  it  all  to  thee.  w.  s.  &  h.  b. 


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C.  M. 

1  A  LMIGHTY  Father,  God  of  love, 
-£*-  Anciext  of  endless  days, 
Look  down,  in  mercy,  from  above, 

While  we  attempt  thy  praise. 

2  Incline  our  hearts  to  seek  thy  face, 

And  make  us  all  sincere  ; 
Sow  the  rich  seed  of  gospel  grace, 

And  may  much  fruit  appear,     w.  s.  &h.  b. 


M0UR]N~ERS. 


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4  Lines  8's  and  2  6V 

1  fT\  THOU  who  hast  our  sorrows  borne, 
\F  Help  us  to  look  on  thee,  and  mourn — 

On  thee,  whom  we  have  slain ; 
Have  pierc'd  a  thousand,  thousand  times, 
And,  by  our  oft-repealed  crimes, 

Renew'd  thy  sacred  pain. 

2  Vouchsafe  us  eyes  of  faith,  to  see 
The  Man  transnVd  on  Calvary  ! 

To  know  thee  who  thou  art ! 
The  One  Eternal  God  and  True: 
And  let  the  sight  affect,  subdue, 

And  break  my  stubborn  heart! 

3  Lover  of  souls,  to  rescue  mine, 
Reveal  the  Charity  divine, 

That  sufi'er'd  in  my  stead  I 
That  made  thy  soul  a  sacrifice, 
And  quench'd  in  death  those  flaming  eyes, 

And  bow'd  that  sacred  head  ! 


Mourners. 

4  The  vail  of  unbelief  remove — 
And,  by  thy  manifested  love, 

And,  by  thy  sprinkled  blood, 
Destroy  the  love  of  sin  in  me, 
And  get  thyself  the  victory, 

And  bring  me  back  to  God  ! 

5  Now  let  thy  dying  love  constrain 
My  soul  to  love  its  God  again  — 

Its  God  to  glorify  ! 
And,  lo  !  I  come,  thy  cross  to  share, 
Echo  thy  sacrificial  prayer, 

And  with  my  Saviour  die. 


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C.  M. 

LET  the  redeem'd  give  thanks  and  praise 
To  a  forgiving  God  ! 
My  feeble  voice  I  cannot  raise, 

Till  wash'd  in  Jesus'  blood. 
Till,  at  thy  coming  from  above, 

My  mountain-sin  depart, 
And  fear  gives  place  to  filial  love, 

And  peace  o'erflows  my  heart. 
Prisoner  of  hope,  I  still  attend 

Th'  appearance  of  my  Lord, 
These  endless  doubts  and  fears  to  end, 

And  speak  my  soul  restor'd. 
Restor'd'by  reconciling  grace; 

With  present  pardon  blest  ; 
And  fitted  by  true  holiness, 

For  my  eternal  rest. 
The  peace  which  man  can  ne'er  conceive, 

The  love  and  joy  unknown, 
Now,  Father,  to  thy  servant  give, 

And  claim  me  for  thine  own, 
My  God,  thro'  Jesus  pacifi'd  ; 

My  God,  thyself  declare  : 
And  draw  me  to  his  open  side, 

And  plunge  the  sinner  there  !  -w 


Mourners. 


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fisk  C.  M. 

1  TO>EH0LD  us  dying  sinners,  Lord, 
JL$  Opprest  with  pain  and  grief; 

We  wait  to  hear  thy  quickening  word ; 
"We  wait  to  find  relief. 

2  Dry  up  our  penitential  tears, 

And  bid  our  sin  depart : 
Remove  our  sorrows,  doubts,  and  fears, 
And  heal  each  broken  heart. 

3  Behold  us  waiting  at  thy  feet, 

Obedient  to  thy  will  : 
Now,  Lord,  thy  miracles  repeat;  • 

Now  thy  great  promise  seal.     w.  s.  &  h.  b. 


^8 


C.  M. 

1  £\  THAT  I  could  my  Lord  receive, 
^vJ'  Who  did  the  world  redeem! 
Who  gave  his  life,  that  I  might  live 

A  life  conceal'd  in  him ! 

2  0  that  I  could  the  blessing  prove, 

My  heart's  extreme  desire  ! 
Live  happy  in  my  Saviour's  love, 
And  in  his  arms  expire ! 

3  Mercy  I  ask,  to  seal  my  peace — 

That,  kept  by  Mercy's  power, 
I  may  from  every  evil  cease, 
And  never  grieve  thee  more  ! 

4  Now,  if  thy  gracious  will  it  be, 

Even  now  my  sins  remove  ; 
And  set  my  soul  at  liberty, 
By  thy  victorious  love  ! 

5  In  answer  to  ten  thousand  prayers, 

Thou  pardoning  God,  descend ! 
Number  me  with  salvation's  heirs ; 
Mv  sins  and  troubles  end  ! 


Mourners. 

6  Nothing  I  ask  or  want  beside, 
Of  ail  in  earth  or  heaven  ; 
But  iet  me  i'eei  thy  blood  appli'd, 
And  live  and  die  forgiven. 


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1  "BTlf  HEREWITH,  0  Lord,  shall  I  draw  near, 

»  *     And  bow  myself  before  thy  face  ? 
How  in  thy  purer  eyes  appear  ? 

What  shall  I  bring  to  gain  thy  grace? 

2  Can  gifts  avert  the  wrath  of  God  ? 

Can  these  wash  out  my  guilty  stain  ? 
»•  Rivers  of  oil,  and  seas  of  blood, 

Alas  !  they  all  must  flow  in  vain  ! 

3  Whoe'er  to  thee  themselves  approve, 

Must  take  the  path  thy  word  hath  show'd ; 
Justice  pursue,  and  mercy  love. 

And  humbly  walk  by  faith  with  God. 

4  But  though  my  life  henceforth  be  thine, 

Present  for  past  can  ne'er  atone : 

Though  I  to  thee  the  whole  resign, 

I  only  give  thee  back  thine  own; 

5  What  have  I  then  wherein  to  trust  ? 

I  nothing  have.  I  nothing  am : 
Excluded  is  my  every  boast — 

My  glory  swallow'd  up  in  shame !  w. 

i^Jfii  L.  M—  Part  Second. 

1  4f1  UILTY  I  stand  before  thy  face  : 
^S~  On  me  I  feel  thy  wrath  abide  : 
'Tis  just  the  sentence  should  take  place  ! 

'Tis  just  .'—but,  0,  thy  Son  hath  died  ! 

2  Jesus,  the  Lamb  of  God,  hath  bled ; 

He  bore  our  sins  upon  the  tree! 
Beneath  our  curse  he  bow'd  his  head  : 
'Tis  finish'd  !— He  hath  died  for  me ! 


Mourners. 

3  See,  where  before  thy  throne  he  stands, 

And  pours  the  all-prevailing  prayer  ! 

Points  to  his  side,  and  lilts  his  hands, 

And  shows  that  I  am  graven  there  ! 

4  He  ever  lives  for  me  to  pray : 

He  prays  that  I  with  him  may  reign. 
Amen,  to  what  my  Lord  doth  say ! 

Jesus,  thou  canst  not  pray  in  vain  !  t 

126  cm. 

1  ~WGTITH  glorious  clouds  encompass'd  round, 

v  ?     Whom  angels  dimly  see, 
Will  the  Unsearchable  be  found, 
Or  God  appear  to  me  ? 

2  Will  he  forsake  his  throne  above  ? 

Himself  to  worms  impart  ? 
Answer,  thou  Man  of  Grief  and  Love, 
And  speak  it  to  my  heart  ! 

3  In  manifested  love  explain 

Thy  wonderful  design, — 
What  meant  the  suffering  Son  of  Man — 
The  streaming  blood  divine  ? 

4  Didst  thou  not  in  our  flesh  appear, 

And  live  and  die  below, 
That  I  might  now  perceive  thee  near, 
And  my  Redeemer  know  ? 

5  Come,  then,  and  to  my  soul  reveal 

The  heights  and  depths  of  grace  ; 
The  wounds  which  all  my  sorrows  heal ; 
That  dear  disfigured  face. 

6  Before  my  eyes  of  faith  confest, 

Stand  forth  a  slaughter'd  Lamb : 
And  wrap  me  in  thy  crimson  vest, 
And  tell  me  all  thy  name. 


Mourners. 

7  Jehovah  in  thy  Person  show, 

Jehovah  crucifi'd  : 
And  then  the  pardoning  God  I  know. 
And  feel  the  blood  appli'd. 

8  I  view  the  Lamb  in  his  own  light, 

Whom  angels  dimly  see  ; 
And  gaze,  transported  at  the  sight, 
To  all  eternity. 


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S.  M. 


1  "EgLEST  are  the  humble  souls, 
-*-*  Who  are  in  spirit  poor : 

For  them  the  healing  torrent  rolls, 
And  sheds  a  plenteous  store. 

2  Blest  are  the  souls  that  mourn, 

For  they  shall  comfort  know  ; 
They  shall,  with  joy,  to  God  return; 
Their  tears  shall  cease  to  flow. 

3  The  lowly  and  the  meek, 

Shall  here  on  earth  be  blest : 
Though  of  themselves  they  are  but  weak, 
Christ  bears  them  on  his  breast. 

4  The  hungry  shall  be  fed 

With  everlasting  love  : 
They  shall  partake  the  living  bread, 
The  manna  from  above. 

5  The  merciful  and  kind, 

Who  much  compassion  show, 
Shall  pardon,  peace,  and  mercy,  find, 
While  in  this  vale  of  woe. 

G  Blest  are  the  pure  in  heart, 

Who  taste  the  Saviour's  grace  : 
And  do  not  from  his  ways  depart ; 

For  they  shall  see  his  face.    w.  s.  &  h.  i 


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Mourners. 
L.  M. 


1  1TESUS,  the  sinner's  Friend,  to  thee, 
^P    Lost  and  undone,  for  aid  I  flee ; 
Weary  of  earth,  myself,  and  sin : 
Open  thine  arms,  and  take  me  in. 

2  Pity,  and  heal  my  sin-sick  soul; 

'Tis  thou  alone  canst  make  me  whole : 
Fall'n,  till  in  me  thine  image  shine, 
And  lost  I  am.  till  thou  art  mine. 

3  Awake,  the  Woman's  conquering  Seed  ! 
Awake,  and  bruise  the  serpent's  head  ! 
Tread  down  thy  foes,  with  power  controul 
The  beast  and  devil  in  my  soul! 

4  The  mansion  for  thyself  prepare  ; 
Dispose  my  heart,  by  entering  there ! 
'Tis  this  alone  can  make  me  clean  ; 
'Tis  this  alone  can  cast  out  sin. 

5  At  last  I  own  it  cannot  be, 
That  I  should  fit  myself  for  thee : 
Here  then  to  thee  I  all  resign  ; 
Thine  is  the  work,  and  only  thine. 

6  What  shall  I  say  thy  grace  to  move? 
Lord,  I  am  sin, — but  thou  art  love: 

I  give  up  every  plea  beside, 

'Lord,  I  am  lost,— but  thou  hast  died!'     w 


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4  Lines 


1  TESUS,  wipe  away  my  tears  ; 
Q$    Scatter  all  my  guilty  fears : 
I  am  waiting,  Lord,  for  thee : 
Wilt  thou  not  remember  me  ? 

2  Shall  I  not  thy  blessing  find  ? 
Art  thou  not  to  sinners  kind  ? 
Yes,  I  do  believe  in  thee  ! 

Jesus,  now  remember  me  !  w.  s.  &  h. 


Mourner*- 

1  30  C.  M. 

1  "OHYSICIAN  of  my  sin-sick  soul, 
MF-    To  thee  I  bring  my  case  : 

My  raging  malady  controul, 
And  heal  me  by  thy  grace. 

2  Pity  the  anguish  I  endure ; 

See  how  I  mourn  and  pine: 
For  never  can  I  hope  a  cure 
From  any  hand  but  thine. 

3  I  would  disclose  my  whole  complaint — 

But  where  shall  I  begin  ? 
No  words  of  mine  can  fully  paint 
That  worst  distemper,  sin. 

4  It  lies  not  in  a  single  part, 

But  through  my  frame  is  spread: 
A  burning  fever  in  my  heart — 
A  palsy  in  my  head. 

5  It  makes  me  deaf,  and  dumb,  and  blind, 

And  impotent,  and  lame  ; 
It  overclouds,  and  fills  my  mind 
With  folly,  fear,  and  shame. 

6  A  thousand  evil  thoughts  intrude, 

Tumultuous  in  my  breast ; 
Which  indispose  me  for  my  food, 
And  rob  me  of  my  rest. 

7  Lord,  I  am  sick :  regard  my  cry, 

And  set  my  spirit  free. 
Say,  canst  thou  let  a  sinner  die, 
Who  longs  to  live  to  thee  ? 


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OW,  Lord,  to  whom  for  help  I  call, 
Thy  miracles  repeat : 
With  pitying  eyes  behold  me  fall 
A  leper  at  thy  feet ! 


Mourners. 

2  Loathsome,  and  vile,  and  self-abhorr'd, 

I  sink  beneath  my  sin ; 
But,  if  thou  wilt,  a  gracious  word 
Of  thine,  can  make  me  clean. 

3  Thou  seest  me  deaf  to  thy  command ; 

Open,  0  Lord,  my  ear: 
Bid  me  stretch  out  my  wither'd  hand, 
And  lift  it  up  in  prayer. 

4  Silent,  (alas  !  thou  know'st  how  long,) 

My  voice  I  cannot  raise : 
But,  0,  when  thou  shalt  loose  my  tongue, 
The  dumb  shall  sing  thy  praise  ! 

5  Lame  at  the  pool,  I  still  am  found : 

Give,  and  my  strength  employ: 
Light  as  a  hart  I  then  shall  bound: 
The  lame  shall  leap  for  joy. 

6  Blind  from  my  birth  to  guilt  and  thee, 

And  dark  I  am  within  ; 
The  love  of  God  I  cannot  see — 
The  sinfulness  of  sin. 

7  But  thou,  they  say,  art  passing  by! 

0  let  me  find  thee  near  ! 
Jesu,  in  mercy  hear  my  cry  ! 
Thou  Son  of  David,  hear  ! 


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1  lTl/rHILE  dead  in  trespasses  I  lie, 

v  ?     Thy  quick'ning  Spirit  give: 
Call  me,,  thou  Son  of  God,  that  I 
May  hear  thy  voice,  and  live. 

2  While  full  of  anguish  and  disease, 

My  weak,  distemper'd  soul, 
Thy  love  compassionately  sees ; 
O  let  it  make  me  whole  ! 


Mourners. 

3  If  thou  impart  thyself  to  me, 

No  other  good  I  need  : 
If  thou,  the  Son,  shalt  make  me  free, 
I  shall  be  free  indeed. 

4  I  cannot  rest,  till  in  thy  blood 

I  full  redemption  have: 
But  thou,  through  whom  I  come  to  God, 
Canst  to  the  utmost  save. 

5  From  sin,  the  guilt,  the  power,  the  pain, 

Thou  wilt  redeem  my  soul : 
Lord,  I  believe,  and  not  in  vain  : 
My  faith  shall  make  me  whole. 

6  I  too,  with  thee,  shall  walk  in  white  : 

With  all  thy  saints  shall  prove, 
What  is  the  length,  and  breadth,  and  height, 
And  depth,  of  perfect  love. 


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C.  M. 


EST7S,  thy  blessing  now  afford, 
For.  oh.  the  storm  is  high  ! 
Oh,  save  me.  or  I  perish.  Lord  ! 
I  sink  !— I  faint  '.— I  die  ! 

2  ZNIy  soul  thou  know'st  is  much  opprest ; 

I'm  troubled  night  and  day  ! 
Far  as  the  east  is  from  the  west. 
Remove  my  sins  away  '. 

3  To  thee  for  pardon  now  I  look  : 

I  ask  thy  grace  divine : 

0  write  my  name  within  thy  Book, 
And  make  me  truly  thine  ! 

4  I  long  to  hear  thee  speak  the  word  ; 

I  struggle  to  be  free  : 

1  wait  for  thy  salvation.  Lord  ; 

Thy  face,  6  may  I  see  !  w.  s.  &:  h.  b. 


Mourners. 

134  S.  M. 

1  ~^^7'HEN  shall  thy  love  constrain, 

"     And  force  me  to  thy  breast? 
When  shall  my  soul  return  again 
To  her  eternal  rest  ? 

2  Ah,  what  avails  my  strife, 

My  wand 'ring  to  and  fro  ? 
Thou  hast  the  words  of  endless  life: 
Ah,  whither  shall  I  go  ? 

3  Thy  condescending  grace 

To  me  did  freely  move  ; 
It  calls  me  still  to  seek  thy  face, 
And  stoops  to  ask  my  love. 

4  Lord,  at  thy  feet  I  fall ! 

I  groan  to  be  set  free  ! 
I  fain  would  now  obey  the  call, 
And  give  up  all  for  thee  ! 

5  To  rescue  me  from  woe, 

Thou  didst  with  all  things  part ; 
Didst  lead  a  suffering  life  below, 
To  gain  my  worthless  heart. 

6  My  worthless  heart  to  gain, 

The  God  of  all  that  breathe 
Was  found  in  fashion  as  a  man, 
And  died  a  cursed  death. 

7  And  can  I  yet  delay 
My  little  "all  to  give? 

To  tear  my  soul  from  earth  away, 
For  Jesus  to  receive  ? 

8  Nay,  but  I  yield— I  yield  ! 
I  can  hold  out  no  more  ! 

I  sink,  by  dying  love  compell'd, 

And  own  thee  Conqueror !  w. 


Mourners. 


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C.  M. 
THAT  thou  would'st  the  heavens  rent, 
In  majesty  come  down  ! 
Stretch  out  thine  arm  omnipotent, 
And  seize  me  for  thy  own ! 

2  Descend,  and  let  thy  lightnings  burn 

The  stubble  of  thy  foe  ! 
My  sins  o'erturn,  o'erturn,  o'erturn, 
And  make  the  mountains  flow ! 

3  Thou  my  impetuous  spirit  guide, 

And  curb  my  headstrong  will  : 
Thou  only  canst  drive  back  the  tide, 
And  bid  the  sun  stand  still. 

4  What  though  I  cannot  break  my  chain, 

Or  e'er  throw  off  my  load  ; 
The  things  impossible  to  men, 
Are  possible  to  God. 

5  Is  there  a  thing  too  hard  for  thee, 

Almighty  Lord  of  all — 
Whose  threat'ning  looks  dry  up  the  sea, 
And  make  the  mountains  fall  ? 

6  Lo,  to  the  hills  I  lift  mine  eye ; 

Thy  promis'd  aid  I  claim : 
Father  of  Mercies,  glorify 
Thy  favorite  Jesus'  name  ! 

7  Salvation  in  that  name  is  found — 

Balm  of  my  grief  and  care  ; 
A  med'cine  for  my  every  wound  : 

All,  all  I  want  is  there.  i 


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C.  M. 

1    TESU  !  Redeemer,  Saviour,  Lord, 
9w    The  weary  sinner's  Friend  ; 
Come  to  my  help — pronounce  the  word- 
And  bid  my  troubles  end. 


Mourners. 

2  Deliverance  to  my  soul  proclaim. 

And  life  and  liberty; 
Shed  forth  the  virtue  of  thy  name, 
And  Jesus  prove  to  me  !  " 

3  Faith  to  be  heal'd,  thou  know'st  I  have 

J?or  thou  that  faith  hast  given- 
Thou  canst,  thou  wilt  the  sinner  save, 
Ana  make  me  meet  for  heaven. 

4  Thou  canst  o'ercome  this  heart  of  mine; 
^  inou  wilt  victorious  prove: 

For  everlasting  strength  is  thine, 
And  everlasting  love. 

5  Speak,  and  the  deaf  shall  hear  thy  voice  ; 

J. he  blind,  his  sight  receive- 
The  dumb,  in  songs  of  praise  rejoice  - 
ihe  ncart  of  stone,  believe. 

L  *3  1       6  Lines  Vs.— Part  First. 

^  Whom  still  I  hold,  but  cannot  see  » 
My  company  before  is  gone 
WHld*  am(|cft  alone  with  thee: 
With  thee  all  night  I  mean  to  staV 
And  wrestle  till  the  break  of  day!  Y' 
2  I  need  not  tell  thee  who  I  am  • 
My  misery  and  sin  declare;   ' 

fnn     hast\cal/'d  ™e  by  mv  name- 
Look  on  thy  hands,  and  read  it  there 

S    .  who>I  ask  thee,  who  art  thou? 

leU  me  thy  name-and  tell  me  now. 

In  vain  thou  struggles!  to  get  free' 
1  never  will  unloose  mv  hold  ' 

Art  thou  the  Man  that  died  for  me  2 
The  secret  of  thy  love  unfold.        ' 

Wrestling,  I  W1J1  not  let  thee  go, 

™  I  thy  name,  thy  nature  know' 


Mourners. 

4  Wilt  thou  not  yet  to  me  reveal 
Thy  new,  unutterable  name  ?     ' 
Tell  me,  I  still  beseech  thee,  tell ! 
To  know  it  now,  resoiv'd  I  am ! 
Wrestling,  I  will  not  let  thee  go, 
Till  I  thy  name,  thy  nature  know  ! 

JL  <*So     6  Lines  8's. — Port  Second. 

1  "l^THAT  though  my  shrinking  flesh  complain, 

w  f     And  murmur  to  contend  so  long  ? 
I  rise  superior  to  my  pain : 

When  I  am  weak,  then  I  am  strong: 
And  when  my  all  of  strength  shall  fail, 
I  shall  with  the  God-man  prevail. 

2  Yield  to  me  now,  for  I  am  weak; 

But  confident  in  self-despair: 
Speak  to  my  heart— in  blessings  speak  : 

Be  conquer'd  by  my  instant  prayer. 
Speak — or  thou  never  hence  shalt  move  ! 
And  tell  me  if  thy  name  be  Love  ! 

3  'Tis  Love! — -'tis  Love! — thou  diedst  for  me! 

I  hear  thy  whisper  in  my  heart ! 
The  morning  breaks  ! — the  shadows  flee  ! 

Pure,  Universal  Love,  thou  art ! 
To  me,  to  all,  thy  bowels  move: 
Thy  nature  and  thy  name  is  Love. 

4  My  prayer  hath  power  with  God !  the  grace 

Unspeakable  I  now  receive  ! 
Through  faith  I  see  thee  face  to  face  ! 

I  see  thee  face  to  face,  and  live ! 
In  vain  I  have  not  wept  and  strove  ! 
Thy  nature  and  thy  name  is  Love.  w 


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6  Lines  tfs.—Part  Third. 


1  T  KNOW  thee,  Saviour,  who  thou  art— 
A  Jesus,  the  feeble  sinner's  Friend ; 
Nor  wilt  thou  with  the  night  depart, 
But  stay  and  love  me  to  the  end: 


Mourners. 

Thy  mercies  never  shall  remove  ; 
Thy  nature  and  thy  name  is  Love. 

2  The  Sun  of  Righteousness  on  me 

Hath  ris'n,  with  healing  in  his  wings  ; 
Wither'd  my  nature's  strength :  from  thee 

My  soul  its  life  and  succour  brings: 
My  help  is  all  laid  up  above  : 
Thy  nature  and  thy  name  is  Love. 

3  Contented  now,  upon  my  thigh 

I  halt,  till  life's  short  journey  end : 
All  helplessness,  all  weakness,  I 

On  thee  alone  for  strength  depend  ; 
Nor  have  I  power  from  thee  to  move  : 
Thy  nature  and  thy  name  is  Love. 

4  Lame  as  I  am,  I  take  the  prey; 

Hell,  earth,  and  sin,  with  ease  o'ercome  : 
I  leap  for  joy,  pursue  my  way, 

And,  as  a  bounding  hart,  fly  home: 
Through  all  eternity  to  prove 
Thy  nature  and  thy  name  is  Love.  w. 


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4  Lines  7's. 


1  TESU,  lover  of  my  soul, 
93    Let  me  to  thy  bosom  fly, 
While  the  nearer  waters  roll — 

While  the  tempest  still  is  high. 

2  Hide  me,  0  my  Saviour,  hide, 

Till  the  storm  of  life  be  past : 
Safe  into  the  haven  guide : 
0  receive  my  soul  at  last ! 

3  Other  refuge  have  I  none ; 

Hangs  my  helpless  soul  on  thee : 
Leave,  ah,  leave  me  not  alone  ; 
Still  support  and  comfort  me ! 


Mourners. 

4  All  my  trust  on  thee  is  stay'd  ; 

All  my  help  from  thee  I  bring: 
Cover  my  defenceless  head 
With  the  shadow  of  thy  wing ! 

5  Thou,  0  Christ,  art  all  I  want ; 

More  than  all  in  thee  I  find  : 
Raise  the  fallen — cheer  the  faint — 
Heal  the  sick — and  lead  the  blind  ! 

6  Just  and  Holy  is  thy  name ; 

I  am  all  unrighteousness : 
False,  and  full  of  sin,  I  am ; 
Thou  art  full  of  truth  and  grace. 

7  Plenteous  grace  with  thee  is  found, 

Grace  to  cover  all  my  sin ; 
Let  the  healing  streams  abound  ; 
Make  and  keep  me  pure  within. 

8  Thou  of  life  the  fountain  art  ; 

Freely  let  me  take  of  thee : 
Spring  thou  up  within  my  heart  ; 

Rise  to  all  eternity.  w. 


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4  Lines  S's  and  2  6's. 


1  rflHEE,  Jesu,  thee,  the  sinner's  Friend, 

A  I  follow  on  to  apprehend, 

Renew  the  glorious  strife  ; 
Divinely  confident  and  bold, 
With  faith's  strong  arm  on  thee  lay  hold, 

Thee,  my  eternal  life. 

2  Thy  heart,  I  know,  thy  tender  heart 
Doth  in  my  sorrow  feel  its  part, 

And  at  my  tears  relent. 
My  powerful  sighs  thou  canst  not  bear, 
Nor  stand  the  violence  of  my  prayer — 

My  prayer  omnipotent. 


Mourners. 

3  Answer,  0  Lord,  thy  Spirit's  groan  ! 
0  mr.ke  to  me  thy  nature  known, 

Thy  hidden  name  impart ; 
(Thy  name  and  nature  are  the  same:) 
Tell  me  thy  nature,  and  thy  name, 

And  write  it  on  my  heart. 


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Lines  S\s  and  2  6' 


1  "ORISON  RR  of  hope,  to  thee  I  turn, 
■Bl     And  calmly  confident  I  mourn, 

And  pray,  and  weep  for  thee. 
Tell  me  thy  love,  thy  secret  tell ; 
Thy  mystic  name  in  me  reveal ; 

Reveal  thyself  in  me. 

2  Descend,  paris  by  me,  and  proclaim, 
0  Lord  of  Hosts,  thy  glorious  name, 

1  The  Lord,  the  gracious  Lord  ; 
'Long-suffering,  merciful,  and  kind; 
'The  God,  who  always  bears  in  mind 

'His  everlasting  word.' 

3  Mercy  he  doth  for  thousands  keep  ; 
He  goes  and  seeks  the  one  lost  sheep, 

And  brings  his  wanderer  home — 
And  every  soul  that  sheep  might  be ! 
Come,  then,  my  Lord,  and  gather  me  ! 

My  Jesus,  quickly  come. 


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4  Lines  8's  and  2  6's. 


1  /jT|  JESUS,  let  me  bless  thy  name! 
Vr  All  sin,  alas!  thou  know'st  I  am, 

But  thou  all  pity  art: 
Turn  into  flesh  my  heart  of  stone  ; 
Such  power  belongs  to  thee  alone: 

Turn  into  flesh  my  heart ! 


Mourners. 

2  A  poor  unloving  wretch,  to  thee 
For  help  against  myself  I  flee ! 

Thou  only  canst  remove 
The  hindrances  out  of  the  way, 
And  soften  my  unyielding  clay, 

And  mould  it  into  love. 

3  0  let  thy  Spirit  shed  abroad 

The  love,  the  perfect  love  of  God, 

In  this  cold  heart  of  mine  ! 
O  might  he  now  descend,  and  rest, 
And  dwell  for  ever  in  my  breast, 
And  make  it  all  divine  ! 

4  What  shall  I  do  my  suit  to  gain  ? 
0  Lamb  of  God,  for  sinners  slain, 

I  plead  what  thou  hast  done. 
Didst  thou  not  die  the  death  for  me  ? 
Jesus,  remember  Calvary, 

And  break  my  heart  of  stone. 

5  Take  the  dear  purchase  of  thy  blood, 
My  Friend  and  Advocate  with  God, 

My  Ransom,  and  my  Pea.ce  ; 
Surety,  who  all  my  debt  has  paid  ; 
For  all  my  sins  atonement  made; 

The  Lord  my  Righteousness. 


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4  Lines  8's  and  2  6V. 


TILL,  Lord,  I  languish  for  thy  grace 
Reveal  the  beauties  of  thy  face, 
The  middle  wall  remove  : 

Appear,  and  banish  my  complaint; 

Come  and  supply  my  only  want ; 
Fill  all  my  soul  with  love ! 

2  0  !  conquer  this  rebellious  w  ill : 
Willing  thou  art,  and  ready  i  still, 
Thy  help  is  always  nigh ; 


Mourners. 

The  stony  from  ray  heart  remove, 
And  give  me,  Lord,  0  give  me  love, 
Or  at  thy  feet  I  die. 

3  To  thee  I  lift  my  mournful  eye ; 
Why  am  I  thus '?— 0  tell  me' why 

I  cannot  love  my  God? 
The  hind'rance  must  be  all  in  me  ; 
It  cannot  in  my  Saviour  be  ; 

Witness  that  streaming  blood! 

4  It  cost  thy  blood  my  heart  to  win, 
To  buy  me  from  the  power  of  sin, 

And  make  me  love  again. 
Come,  then,  my  Lord,  thy  right  assert. 
Take  to  thyself  my  ransom'd  heart: 

Nor  bleed,  nor  die  in  vain ! 


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4  Lines  8's  and  2  6's. 


1  £\  LOVE  Divine,  how  sweet  thou  art! 
V-r  When  shall  I  find  my  willing  heart 

All  taken  up  by  thee? 
I  thirst,  I  faint,  I  die  to  prove 
The  greatness  of  redeeming  love, 

The  love  of  Christ  to  me ! 

2  Stronger  his  love  than  death  and  hell ; 
Its  riches  are  unsearchable: 

The  first-born  sons  of  light 
Desire  in  vain  its  depths  to  see : 
They  cannot  reach  the  mystery, 

The  length,  and  breadth,  and  height. 

3  G-od  only  knows  the  love  of  God  : 
0  that  it  now  were  shed  abroad 

In  this  poor  stony  heart ! 
For  love  I  sigh,  for  love  I  pine: 
This  only  portion,  Lord,  be  mine! 

Be  mine  this  better  part ! 


Mourners. 

0  that  I  could  for  ever  sit 
With  Mary  at  the  Master's  feet ! 

Be  this  my  happy  choice : 
My  only  care,  delight,  and  bliss, 
My  joy,  my  heaven  on  earth  be  this, 

To  hear  the  Bridegroom's  voice! 

>  C.  M. 

1  "INTERNAL  Wisdom  has  prepared 
JZ-J  A  soul-reviving  feast, 

And  bids  your  longing  appetites 
The  rich  provision  taste. 

2  Ho !  ye  that  pant  for  living  streams, 

And  pine  away  and  die, 
Here  you  may  quench  your  raging  thirst, 
With  streams  that  ne'er  run  dry ! 

3  Rivers  of  love  and  mercy  here, 

In  a  rich  ocean  join  ; 
Salvation  in  abundance  flows, 
Like  floods  of  milk  and  wine. 

4  The  happy  gates  of  gospel  grace 

Stand  open  night  and  day : 
Lord,  we  are  come  to  seek  supplies, 

And  drive  our  wants  away.  i.  w. 


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C.  M. 


1  npHOU  God,  who  reign'st  enthron'd  on  high, 

-■-    On  us  thy  Spirit  pour; 
Open  the  windows  of  the  sky, 
And  send  the  teeming  shower.    ' 

2  Baptize  us  with  the  Holy  Ghost, 

And  cleanse  from  every  stain, 
That  we  may  shine  on  Canaan's  coast, 
With  millions  born  again.  h.  b.  &  w.  e. 


Mourners. 

4  0  that  I  could  for  ever  sit 

With  Mary  at  the  Master's  feet ! 

Be  this  my  happy  choice : 
My  only  care,  delight,  and  bliss, 
My  joy,  my  heaven  on  earth  be  this, 

To  hear  the  Bridegroom's  voice! 


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C.  M. 


1  INTERNAL  Wisdom  has  prepar'd 
-™-^  A  soul-reviving  feast, 

And  bids  your  longing  appetites 
The  rich  provision  taste. 

2  Ho !  ye  that  pant  for  living  streams, 

And  pine  away  and  die, 
Here  you  may  quench  your  raging  thirst, 
With  streams  that  ne'er  run  dry  ! 

3  Rivers  of  love  and  mercy  here, 

In  a  rich  ocean  join ; 
Salvation  in  abundance  flows, 
Like  floods  of  milk  and  wine. 

4  The  happy  gates  of  gospel  grace 

Stand  open  night  and  day  : 
Lord,  we  are  come  to  seek  supplies, 
And  drive  our  wants  away.  I. 


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C.  M. 


1  rfpHOU  God,  who  reign'st  enthron'd  on  high, 

JL    On  us  thy  Spirit  pour; 
Open  the  windows  of  the  sky, 
And  send  the  teeming  shower. 

2  Baptize  us  with  the  Holy  Ghost, 

And  cleanse  from  every  stain, 
That  we  may  shine  on  Canaan's  coast, 

With  millions  born  again.  h.  b.  &  w.  6. 


Mourners. 

1  48  S.  M. 

1  1TESUS,  thou  bleeding  Lamb, 
93    Before  thy  throne  we  bow  ; 
Thy  every  gracious  promise  claim: 

Come  down,  and  bless  us  now. 

2  Thou,  Lord,  wilt  answer  prayer, 

Since  thou  hast  bid  us  pray: 
Redeeming  grace  we  long  to  share : 
Oh !  send  us  not  away. 

3  Thou  everlasting  God, 

Who  diedst  to  set  us  free, 
We  plead  the  merit  of  thy  blood — 
Thy  sufferings  on  the  tree. 

4  Of  nothing  else  we  boast ; 

We  ask  thy  grace  divine  : 
Come  Father,  Son,  and  Holy  Ghost, 
And  make  us  wholly  thine.      w.  s.  &  H. 


149 


S.  M. 

1  AH!  whither  should  I  go, 

■±&-  Burden'd,  and  sick,  and  faint ; 
To  whom  should  I  my  troubles  show, 
And  pour  out  my  complaint  ? 

2  My  Saviour  bids  me  come, 

Ah  !  why  do  I  delay  ? 
He  calls  the  weary  sinner  home — 
And  yet  from  him  I  stay  ! 

3  What  is  it  keeps  me  back, 

From  which  I  cannot  part  ? 
Which  will  not  let  the  Saviour  take 
Possession  of  my  heart. 

4  Some  cursed  thing  unknown 

Must  surely  lurk  within  ; 
Some  idol  which  I  will  not  own ; 
Some  secret  bosom-sin. 


Mourners. 

5  Jesus,  the  hind'rance  show, 
Which  I  have  fear'd  to  see ; 

Yet  let  me  now  consent  to  know 
What  keeps  me  back  from  thee. 

G  Searcher  of  hearts,  in  mine 
Thy  trying  power  display ; 

Into  its  darkest  corners  shine, 
And  take  the  vail  away. 


150 


C.  M. 

1  ^EE,  where  the  bleeding  Saviour  stands, 
k3  Who  did  for  sin  atone  ; 

He  shows  his  wounds,  and  spreads  his  hands, 
Before  the  Father's  throne. 

2  The  Father  hears  his  pleading  Son, 

And  lays  his  vengeance  by : 
Justice  proclaims,  'The  work  is  done; 
'The  sinner  shall  not  die!' 

3  The  law  is  fully  magnified  ; 

The  Father's  wrath  is  o'er  : 
When  Jesus  shows  his  bleeding  side, 
Justice  can  ask  no  more. 

4  Ye  sons  of  men,  your  voices  raise, 

To  your  High  Priest  above  ; 
Exalt  his  name,  show  forth  his  praise, 
And  triumph  in  his  love.  w.  s.  &  h. 


151 


L.  M. 


1  ^JILENCE,  ye  unbelieving  fears, 

S^-?  Who  clam'rously  deny  the  word  ! 
The  promise  on  our  side  appears — 
The  power  and  goodness  of  our  Lord  ! 

2  Let  us  go  up  in  Jesu's  name  : 

Our  sin  shall  all  to  Christ  submit  : 
He  who  for  us  the  world  o'ercame, 
Shall  bruise  the  fiend  beneath  our  feet ! 


Mourners. 

3  Is  any  thing  too  hard  for  God  ? 

Thro'  Jesus  we  can  all  things  do  ! 
"Who  satan  and  his  works  destroy'd, 

Shall  make  us  more  than  conqu'rors  too. 

4  Let  us,  at  once,  the  land  possess, 

And  taste  the  blessing  from  above  ; 
The  milk  sincere  of  pard'ning  grace  ; 
The  honey  of  his  perfect  love. 


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6  Lines  7's. 


O  DISCLOSE  thy  lovely  face  ! 
Quicken  all  my  drooping  powers  ! 
Gasps  my  fainting  soul  for  grace, 
As  a  thirsty  land  for  showers  ! 
Haste,  my  Lord  !  no  more  delay  ! 
Come,  my  Saviour,  come  away  ! 

Dark  and  cheerless  is  the  mom, 

Unaccompanied  by  thee : 
Joyless  is  the  day's  return, 

Till  thy  mercies'  beams  I  see  ! 
Till  thou  inward  light  impart, 
Glad  mine  eyes,  and  warm  my  heart ! 

Visit,  then,  this  soul  of  mine  I 

Pierce  the  gloom  of  sin  and  grief! 

Fill  me,  Radiancy  divine ! 
Scatter  all  my  unbelief! 

More  and  more  thyself  display, 

Shining  to  the  perfect  day  !  w. 


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L.  M.—Part  First. 


"Y  sufferings  all  to  thee  are  known  ; 
Tempted  in  every  point  like  me : 
Regard  my  grief,  regard  thy  own  ! 
Jesus,  remember  Calvary  ! 


Mourners. 

2  0  call  to  mind  thy  earnest  prayers ! 

Thy  agony,  and  sweat  of  blood  ! 
Thy  strong  and  bitter  cries  and  tears  ! 
Thy  mortal  groan—'  }Iy  God  !  my  God  !' 

3  For  whom  didst  thou  the  cross  endure  ? 

Who  nail'd  thy  body  to  the  tree  ? 
Did  not  thy  death  my  life  procure  ? 

0  let  thy  bowels  answer  me  !  w. 

I  £>4  L.  M.—  Part  Second. 

1  HflHOU  Wl^  not  Drea-C  a  bruised  reed, 

-&-    Or  quench  the  smallest  spark  of  grace, 
Till  through  the  soul  thy  power  is  spread — 
Thy  all-victorious  righteousness. 

2  The  day  of  small  and  feeble  things, 

1  know  thou  never  wilt  despise  ; 
I  know,  with  healing  in  his  wines, 

The  Sun  of  Righteousness  shall  rise. 

3  With  labour  faint,  thou  wilt  not  fail, 

Or,  wearied,  give  the  sinner  o'er, 
Till  in  this  earth  thy  judgments  dwell, 

And,  born  of  God,  I  sin  no  more.  w. 


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L.  B/L 

1  1TESUS  my  Lord  was  crucified  ; 

§J*    He  gave  his  life  my  heart  to  win  ; 
And  now  he  points  to  me  his  side, 
And  bids  me  wash  away  my  sin. 

2  Trembling,  I  to  the  Fountain  fly  ; 

On  Christ  my  helpless  soul  I  cast  ; 
And  at  his  feet  I  hope  to  lie, 

Till  all  the  storms  of  life  are  past. 

3  He  makes  my  wounded  spirit  whole, 

And  sheds  abroad  his  love  divine  : 
Lightnings  may  flash,  and  thunders  roll, 
May  I  but  call  the  Saviour  mine. 


Mourners. 

4  Come,  guilty  sinners,  taste  and  see 
The  riches  of  redeeming  love : 
You  all  may  be  from  sin  set  free  ; 
You  all  may  reign  with  Christ  above. 

1:         r  W.  S.    &  H.  B. 

0U  L.  M. 

1  gTi  REAT  Saviour  of  the  fallen  race, 
^^"  I  humbly  ask  thy  pardoning  grace  ; 
On  thee  for  mercy  now  I  call, 

And  at  thy  feet  I  prostrate  fall. 

2  Hast  thou  not  suflfer'd  in  my  stead, 
And  bow'd  for  me  thy  sacred  head? 
For  me  thou  didst  thy  life  resign, 
Therefore  I  plead  thy  blood  divine. 

3  Come,  then,  and  heal  my  sin-sick  soul : 
One  look  of  thine  can  make  me  whole. 
Put  forth  thy  hand,  and  touch  my  heart, 
And  bid  my  leprosy  depart. 

4  Till  wash'd  in  thy  atoning  blood, 
I  cannot  praise  a  pardoning  G-od  ; 
But  when  I  taste  redeeming  love, 

I'll  praise  thee  as  the  hosts  above.      w. s.  &h.  b. 

157  L.  M. 

1  QTAY,  thou  insulted  Spirit,  stay, 

£3  Though  I  have  done  thee  such  despite  ; 
Nor  cast  the  sinner  quite  away, 
Nor  take  thine  everlasting  flight. 

2  Though  I  have  steel'd  my  stubborn  heart, 

And  still  shook  off  my  guilty  fears  ; 
And  vex'd,  and  urg'd  thee  to  depart, 
For  many  long  rebellious  years: 

3  Though  I  have  most  unfaithful  been, 

Of  all  whoe'er  thy  grace  receiv'd  ; 
Ten  thousand  times  thy  goodness  seen  ; 
Ten  thousand  times  thy  goodnes3  griev'd: 


Mourners. 

4  Yet  oh,  the  chief  of  sinners  spare, 

In  honour  of  my  great  High  Priest : 
]STor  in  thy  righteous  anger  swear 

T'  exclude  rue  from  thy  people's  rest. 

5  Now,  Lord,  my  weary  soul  release, 

Upraise  .me  with  thy  gracious  hand, 
And  guide  into  thy  perfect  peace, 

And  bring  me  to  the  promis'd  land.  w. 


58 


T.  M. 


1  JJfACCHEUS  climb'd  the  tree, 
^2_i  And  thought  himself  unknown : 
But  how  surpris'd  was  he, 

When  Jesus  caii'd  him  down  ! 
The  Lord  beheld  him,  though  conceal'd, 
And,  by  a.  word,  his  power  reveal'd. 

2  Wonder  and  joy  at  once 

Where  painted  in  his  face: 
'Does  he  my  name  pronounce — 

And  does  he  know  my  case  ? 
Will  Jesus  deign  with  me  to  dine  ? 
Lord,  I,  with  all  I  have,  are  thine  !' 

3  Thus  where  the  gospel's  preach'd, 

And  sinners  come  to  hear : 
The  hearts  of  some  are  reach'd, 

Before  they  are  aware : 
The  word  directly  speaks  to  them, 
And  seems  to  point  them  out  by  name. 

4  'Tis  curiosity 

Oft  brings  them  in  the  way, 
Only  the  man  to  see, 

And  hear  what  he  can  say; 
And  how  the  sinner  starts  to  nnd,^ 
The  preacher  knows  his  inmost  mind! 


Mourners. 

5  His  long-forgotten  faults 

Are  brought  again  in  view : 
And  all  his  secret  thoughts 
Reveal'd  in  public  too : 
Though  compass'd  with  a  crowd  about, 
The  searching  word  has  found  him  out. 

C  While  thus  distressing  pain    * 
And  sorrow  fills  his  heart, 
He  hears  a  voice  again, 
That  bids  his  fears  depart: 
Then  like„Zaccheus,  he  is  blest, 
And  Jesus  deigns  to  be  his  guest. 


1&«I 


L.  M. 


"HEN,  gracious  Lord,  when  shall  it  be, 
That  I  shall  find  my  all  in  thee  ? 
The  fullness  of  thy  promise  prove ;  * 
The  seal  of  thine  eternal  love? 

2  A  poor  blind  child,  I  wander  here, 
If  haply  I  may  feel  thee  near ! 

0  dark"!  dark  !  dark  !  I  still  must  say, 
Amidst  the  blaze  of  gospel-day  ! 

3  Thee,  only  thee,  I  fain  would  find, 
And  cast  the  world  and  flesh  behind  ; 
Thou,  only  thou,  to  me  be  given, 

Of  all  thou  hast  in  earth  or  heaven. 

4  Ah,  wherefore  did  I  ever  doubt  ? 
Thou  wilt  in  no  wise  cast  me  out — ■ 
A  helpless  soul  that  comes  to  thee, 
With  only  sin  and  misery. 

5  Lord,  I  am  sick — my  sickness  cure  ! 

1  want — do  thou  enrich  the  poor ! 
Under  thy  mighty  hand  I  stoop, 
O  lift  the  abject  sinner  up  ! 


Mourners. 

Lord,  I  am  blind— be  thou  my  sight ! 
Lord,  I  am  weak — be  thou  my  might ! 
A  helper  of  the  helpless  be, 
And  let  me  find  my  all  in  thee  !  i 

•PHARISEE  unwisely  stood, 
Supposing  he  was  wise  and  good  : 

Of  heavenly  grace  he  saw  no  need  ; 

His  own  good  works  he  thought  to  plead. 

2  A  publican,  with  grief  opprest, 
Stood  smiting  on  his  sinful  breast: 
He  had  no  other  hope  nor  plea, 
But — kGod,  be  merciful  to  me!' 

3  To  heaven  he  durst  not  lift  his  eye  ; 
But,  Jesus  heard  the  sinner  cry  : 
Mercy  to  him  was  not  denied — 

For    he.    through     fhri^t.    was  justified. 

4  Rtripp'd.    nf  all    fanripd    righteousness, 

May  I,  like  him,  my  guilt  confess  : 

Then  shall  my  sins,  like  his,  depart, 

And  pardoning  love  iiil  all  my  heart,    w.s.&h. 

161  CM. 

1  if  j|  FOR  that  tenderness  of  heart, 
Vi^  Which  bows  before  the  Lord  : 
Acknowledging  how  just  thou  art, 

And  trembling  at  thy  word  ! 

2  0  for  those  humble,  contrite  tears, 

Which  from  repentance  flow : 
That  consciousness  of  guilt,  which  fears 
The  long-suspended  blow  ! 

3  Saviour,  to  me,  in  pity  give 

The  sensible  distress : 
The  pledge  thou  wilt,  at  last,  receive, 
And  bid  me  die  in  peace. 


Mourners. 

4  Wilt  from  the  dreadful  day  remove, 
Before  the  evil  come; 
My  spirit  hide  with  saints  above; 
J\Iv  bodv  in  the  tomb. 


8  Lines  7's  and  6's. 

1  ]0"APPY  they  whose  joys  abound, 
iOL  Like  Jordan's  swelling  stream  ; 
Who  their  heaven  in  Christ  have  found, 

And  give  the  praise  to  him; 
Meanest  follower  of  the  Lamb, 
His  steps  I  at  a  distance  see : 
I  the  chief  of  sinners  am — 

But  Jesus  died  for  me. 

2  I,  like  Gideon's  fleece,  am  found, 

Unwater'd  still,  and  dry; 
While  the  dew  on  ail  around. 
Falls  plenteous  from  the  sky: 

Yet    my    Lord,    I    caunot    blamo, 

The  Saviour's  grace  for  all  is  free : 
I  the  chief  of  sinners  am — 
But  Jesus  died  for  me. 

3  Surely  he  will  lift  me  up, 

For  I  of  him  have  need  ; 
I  cannot  give  up  my  hope, 

Though  I  am  cold  and  dead  ; 
To  bring  fire  on  earth  he  came ; 
O  that  it  now  might  kindled  be  ! 
I  the  chief  of  sinners  am — 

But  Jesus  died  for  me. 


163 


C.  M. 


1   "OEPENTANCE,  gracious  Lord,  impart 
J*^  To  every  coming  soul ; 

And  write  thy  law  on  every  heart, 
And  make  the  wounded,  whole. 


Backsliders. 

'Tis  thine,  0  Lord,  the  blood  t'  apply, 
And  speak  our  sins  forgiven : 

Now,  Lord,  in  majesty  draw  nigh, 
And  give  the  inward  heaven. 

The  joy  unspeakable  impart, 

To  every  waiting  soul : 
Now  shed  ihy  love  in  every  heart, 

And  sanctify  the  whole. 


Backsliders. 


164 


C.  M. 

1  |T)|H  !  for  a  closer  walk  with  God, 
**-"   A   calm   and    heav'nly  frame; 

A  light  to  shine  upon  the  road, 
That  leads   me  to  the  Lamb  ! 

2  Where  is  the  blessedness  I  knew, 

When  first  I  saw  the  Lord  ? 
Where  is  the  soul-refreshing  view, 
Of  Jesus  and  his  word  ? 

3  What  peaceful  hours  I  once  enjoy'd ! 

How  sweet   their  memory  still ! 
But  they  have  left  an  aching  void, 
The  world  can  never  fill. 

4  Return,  O  holy  Dove,  return, 

Sweet  messenger  of  rest ! 
I  hate  the  sins  that  made    hee  mourn, 
And  drove  thee  from  my  breast. 

5  The  dearest  idol  I  have  known, 
( Whate'er  that  idol  be,) 

Help  me  to  tear  it  from  thy  throne, 
And  worship  only  thee. 


W5 


Backsliders. 
4  Lines  7  's. 


1  ]T|EPTH  of  Mercy  !  can  there  be 
3l3  Merc}'  still  reserv'd  for  me? 
Can  my  God  his  wrath  forbear  ? 
Me,  the  chief  of  sinners,  spare  ? 

2  I  have  long  withstood  his  grace  ; 
Long  provok'd  him  to  his  face  ; 
Would  not  hearken  to  his  calls  ; 
Griev'd  him  by  a  thousand  fails. 

3  Whence  to  me  this  waste  of  love  ? 
Ask  my  Advocate  above: 

See  the  cause  in  Jesus'  face, 
Now  before  the  throne  of  grace. 

4  Jesus  speaks,  and  pleads  his  blood  ! 
He  disarms  the  wrath  of  God  ! 
Cries,  '  How  shall  I  give  thee  up  V 
Lets  the  lifted  thunder  drop. 

5  There  for  me  the  Saviour  stands  ; 
Shews   his  wounds,  and  spreads  his  hands  ! 
God  is  Love !  I  know,  I  feel ! 

Jesus  Aveeps — and  loves  me  still  !  \ 

L66  cm. 

1  TESUS,  the  all-restoring  Word, 
93    My  fallen  spirit's  hope, 
After  thy  lovely  likeness,  Lord, 

Ah,  when  shall  I  wake  up  ? 

2  Thou,  O  my  God,  thou  onlv  art 

The  Life,  the  Truth,  the  Way; 
Quickon  my  *oul— instruct  my  heart— 
My  sinking  footsteps  stay. 

3  Of  all  thou  hast  in  earth  below, 

In  heaven  above,  to  give, 
Give  me  thy  only  love  to  know, 
In  thee  to  walk  and  live. 


Backsliders* 

4  Fill  me  with  all  the  life  of  love ; 

In  mystic  union  join 
Me  to  thyself,  and  let  me  prove 
The  fellowship  divine. 

5  Open  the  intercourse  between 

My  longing  soul  and  thee  ; 
Never  to  be  broke  off  again, 

To  all  eternity.  w. 

Lt>7  6  Lines  S's. 

OTIS  enough,  my  God,  my  God! 
Here  let  me  give  my  wand'rings  o'er; 
No  longer  trample  on  thy  blood. 

And  grieve  thy  gentleness  no  more : 
No  more  thy  lingering  anger  move, 
Or  sin  against  thy  light  and  love. 

0  Lord,  if  mercy  is  with  thee, 
Now  let  it  all  on  me  be  shown ! 

On  me,  the  chief  of  sinners,  me, 

Who  humbly  for  thy  mercy  groan  ; 
Me  to  thy  Father's  grace  restore, 
Nor  let  me  ever  grieve  thee  more !  w. 

Lllo  C.  IL— Part  First. 

1  1LTE  happy  souls,  whose  peaceful  minds 

-ML     Are  free  from  pain  and  fear ; 
Ye  objects,  whom  kind  mercy  deigns 
To  make  its  constant  care  : 

2  To  you  I'll  vent  my  mournful  sighs, 

Press'd  with  my  dismal  state  ; 
Oh,  can  you  with  me  sympathize, 
While  I  my  case  relate? 

3  I  once  was  happy  in  the  Lord  ; 

My  soul  was  in  a  flame  ; 

I  did  delight  to  hear  his  word, 

And  praise  his  holy  name. 


Backsliders. 

4  His  children  were  my  heart's  delight 

I  lov'd  their  company  ; 
I  liv'd  by  faith,  both  day  and  night, 
That  Jesus  died  for  me. 

5  But,  woe  is  me !  those  joys  are  past ; 

Those  blissful  scenes  are  o'er ; 
I'm  like  a  city  quite  laid  waste, 
To  be  re-built  no  more. 

6  In  vain  I  cry — in  vain  I  mourn — 

In  vain  I  seek  for  rest; 
I  fear  the  Dove  will  ne'er  return 
To  my  poor  troubled  breast. 


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C.  M.—  Part  Second. 


1  4  LAS  !  alas  !  where  shall  I  go  ? 
-£3»-  Jesus  from  me  is  gone  ! 

A  child  of  sorrow,  grief,  and  woe, 
For  evermore  undone  ! 

2  The  gospel,  too,  is  hid  from  me, 

Though  often  I  do  hear  ; 
The  law  denounces  death  on  me, 
And  thunders  out  despair. 

3  My  hope  is  fled — and  faith  I've  non( 

God's  word  I  cannot  bear  ; 
My  sense  and  reason  almost  gone — 
Fill'd  with  tormenting  fear. 

4  What  next  to  do,  I  cannot  tell, 

So  keen  my  sorrows  are  ; 

Without  relief  I  sink  to  hell, 

To  howl  in  long  despair. 

5  The  devils  wailing  me  around, 

To  make  my  soul  a  prey  : 
I  wait  to  hear  the  dreadful  sound — 
'Take,  take  the  wretch  away!' 


Backsliders. 

1  TO  C  M.—Part  Third. 

1  "f  LINGER,  pine,  I  groan  and  sigh; 
JL  Sweet  sleep  hath  left  my  eyes  ; 
And  ghastly  death  seems  drawing  nigh, 

And  that  without  disguise. 

2  Oh,  that  I  was  some  bird  or  beast! 

Was  I  a  stork  or  owl, 
Some  lofty  tree  should  bear  my  nest, 
Or  through  the  desert  prowl. 

3  But  I  have  an  immortal  soul 

Within  this  house  of  clay, 
Which  either  must  with  devils  howl, 
Or  dwell  in  endless  day. 

4  One  evening,  pensive  as  I  lay 

Alone  upon  the  ground, 
As  I  to  God  began  to  pray, 
A  light  shone  all  around ! 

5  These  words,  with  pow'r  went  thro'  my  heart, 

'I'm  come  to  set  thee  free! 
Death,  hell,  nor  grave,  shall  ever  part 
My  love— my  son — from  me!' 

6  My  dungeon  shook— my  chains  flew  off— 

<  Glory  to  God  !'— I  cried  : 
My  soul  was  fill'd!  I  cried,  'Enough! 
'For  me  the  Saviour  died!' 

7  The  winter's  past— the  rain  is  gone- 

Sweet  flowers  now  appear  ; 
The  morning's  brought  a  glorious  sun, 
That's  banish'd  every  fear! 

C.  M.— Part  Fourth. 
1  TIT  AIL!  brightest  Prince,  eternal  King, 
-IlJL  Who  left  the  blazing  throne  ! 
Eternal  truth  attends  thy  word  ! 
Thou  art  the  Father's  Son! 


Backsliders. 

2  When  on  the  brink  of  hell  I  lay, 

Enclos'd  in  blackest  night, 
Thou,  Lord,  didst  hear  the  sinner  pray, 
And  brought  my  soul  to  light. 

3  All  you,  who're  groaning  in  your  chains, 

Without  one  spark  of  hope, 
Tho'  inexpressible  your  pains, 


4  The  winds  may  blow,  and  storms  arise — 
A  dark  and  gloomy  night — 
The  morning  sun  will  cheer  the  skies 
With  sweet  prevailing  light.  a. 


C.  M. 

1  "W*   ORD  Jesus,  Friend  of  sinners,  hear, 
-S-^  Yet  once  again,  I  pray  ! 

Now  from  my  debt  of  sin  set  clear, 
For  I  have  nought  to  pay. 

2  Speak.  Lord,  O  speak  the. kind  release! 

My  fallen  soul  restore  ! 
O  love  me  freely — seal  my  peace — 
And  bid  me  sin  no  more. 

3  'Tis  for  my  selfishness  and  pride 

Thou  hast  withheld  thy  grace  ; 
And  left  me  long  to  wander  wide, 
An  outcast  from  thy  face. 

4  But,  Lord,  I  now  my  sins  confess, 

And  mercy  I  implore  : 
O  love  me  freely — seal  my  peace — 
And  bid  me  sin  no  more. 

5  What  tho'  my  sins  as  mountains  rise, 

And  swell  and  reach  to  heaven, 
Yet  mercy  is  above  the  skies — 
I  may  be  still  forgiven. 


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6  Tf  infinite  ray  sins  increase, 
Still  greater's  mercy's  store : 
O  We  me  freely — seal  my  peace — 

And  bid  me  sm  no  more.  w.a.iyH.B. 


JL  §  O  C.  M. 

1  "1~   ORD,  from  th'  oppressive  power  of  sin, 
-S-J  My  struggling  spirit  free  ! 

And  perfect  righteousness  bring  in — 
Unspotted  purity. 

2  Speak,  Lord,  and  all  this  war  shall  cease, 

And  sin  shall  lose  its  power: 
O  love  me  freely — seal  my  peace — 
And  bid  me  sin  no  more. 

3  Tis  for  this  only  thing  I  pray, 

And  this  will  I  require, — 
Take,  Lord,  the  power  of  sin  away, 
And  fill  with  chaste  desire. 

4  0  perfect  me  in  holiness  ; 

Thh-te  image,  Lord,  restore  ; 
0  love  me  freely — seal  my  peace — 
And  bid  me  sin  no  more.  w.  a.  ly  h. 


L.  M. 

[l^HY  do  the  creatures  gain  my  heart, 
^  V     And  draw  me  from  thy  love  divine  ? 
They  can  no  solid  joy  impart : 
True  happiness  alone  is  thine. 

2  O  may  I  live  to  thee  alone, 

And  love  and  serve  thee  all  my  days  ; 
Till  thou  shalt  seat  me  on  thy  throne, 
Where  I  shall  ever  sing  thy  praise,  w.s.&h.b. 


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L.   M. 

1  CJAVIOUR,  I  now  with  shame  confess 
£3  My  thirst  for  creature-hnppiness  : 
By  base  desires  I  wrong'd  thy  love, 
And  ibre'd  thy  mercy  to  remove. 

2  Yet  would  I  not  regard  thy  stroke, 
But  when  thou  didst  thy  grace  revoke  : 
And  when  thou  didst  thy  face  conceal, 
Thy  absence  I  relus'd  to  feel. 

3  I  knew  not  that  the  Lord  was  gone ; 
In  my  own  fro  ward  will  went  on; 

I  liv'd — to  the  desires  of  men, 

And  thou  hast  all  my  wand'rings  seen. 

4  Yet,  0  the  riches  of  thy  grace  ! 
Thou,  who  hast  seen  my  evil  ways, 
Wilt  freely  my  backsliding  heal, 
And  pardon  on  my  conscience  seal. 

5  For  this  I  at  thy  footstool  wait, 
Till  thou  my  peace  again  create: 
Fruit  of  thy  gracious  lips,  restore 
My  peace — and  bid  me  sin  no  more. 

6  But,  for  thy  truth  and  mercy's  sake, 
My  comfort  thou  wilt  give  me  back  ; 
And  lead  me  on  from  grace  to  grace, 

In  all  the  paths  of  righteousness.  w. 

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1  npHOU  Man  oi  griefs,  remember  me, 

-Ja-    Who  never  canst,  thyself,  forget 
Thy  last  mysterious  agony — 

Thy  fainting  pangs — and  bloody  sweat — 

2  When,  wrestling  in  the  strength  of  prayer, 

Thy  spirit  sunk  beneath  its  load  ! 
Thy  feeble  flesh  abhorr'd  to  bear 
The  wrath  of  an  Almighty  God  I 


Backs1  id  er  Si 

3  Father,  if  I  may  call  ihee  so, 

Regard  my  feeble  heart's  desire  ; 
Remove  this  load  of  guilty  woe, 
Nor  let  me  in  my  sins  expire  ! 

4  I  tremble,  lest  the  wrath  divine, 

Which  bruises  now  my  sinful  soul, 
Should  bruise  this  wretched  soul  of  mine, 
Long1  as  eternal  ages  roll  ! 

5  To  thee  my  last  distress  I  bring — 

The  hei^hten'd  fear  of  death :  I  find 
The  tyrant,  with  his  dreadful  sting, 
Appears,  and  hell  is  close  behind  ! 

6  0  Lord,  I  dread  that  death  alone, 

That  endless  banishment  from  thee  : 

0  save,  and  give  me  to  thy  Son, 

Who  trembled— wept — and  bled  for  me  ! 

ITT  C.  M. 

1  IT   ORD  Jesus,  let  thy  pitying  eye, 
-B-J  Call  back  a  wand'ring  sheep  ; 
Lo  !  false  to  thee,  like  Pefer,  I 

Would  lain,  like  Peter,  weep. 

2  Oh,  let  me  be  by  grace  restor'd  ; 

On  me  be  mercy  shown  : 
Oh,  turn,  and  look  upon  me,  Lord, 
And  break  this  heart  of  stone  ! 

3  Great  Saviour — Prince — enthron'd  above, 

Repentance  to  impart, — 
Oh,  give  me,  through  thy  dying  love, 
The  humble,  contrite  heart ! 

4  Give,  Lord,  what  I  have  long  implor'd- 

Thy  sacred  grief  unknown  : 
Oh,  turn,  and  look  upon  me,  Lord, 
And  break  this  heart  of  stone  ! 


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5  Now,  for  thy  own  compassion's  sake, 

The  gracious  wonder  show  : 
Cast  all  my  sins  behind  thy  back, 
And  wash  me  white  as  snow. 

6  If,  Lord,  thy  bowels  now  are  stirr'd — 

If  I  myself  bemoan — 
Oh,  turn,  and  look  upon  me.  Lord, 

And  break  this  heart  of  stone  !    w.  a.  by  h. 


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C.  M. 


1  TOEHOLD  me,  Saviour,  from  above, 
.%J*   \yor  suffer  me  to  die  ! 

But  life,  and  happiness,  and  love, 
Drop  from  thy  gracious  eye. 

2  Speak,  Lord,  the  reconciling  word; 

Let  mercy  melt  me  down  : 
Oh,  turn,  and  look  upon  me,  Lord, 
And  break  this  heart  of  stone. 

3  Yea,  look,  as  when  thine  eye  pursued 

The  first  apostate  man ; 
And  saw  him  weltering  in  his  blood— 
And  bade  him  rise  again. 

4  Speak  now  my  Paradise  restord — 

Redeem'd  by  grace  alone  : 
Oh,  turn,  and  look  upon  me,  Lord, 
And  break  this  heart  of  stone  ! 

5  Look,  Lord,  as  when  thy  pity  saw 

Thy  own  in  Pharaoh's  land  ; 
Forc'd  there  t'  obey  the  tyrant's  law, 
And  feel  his  heavy  hand. 

6  Speak  now  the  soul-redeeming  word: 

From  Eygpt  call  thy  Son. 
Oh,  turn,  and  look  upon  me,  Lord, 

And  break  this  heart  of  stone!  w.a.byH.B. 


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C.  M. 

1  ]&Vj"Y  God,  my  God,  to  thee  I  cry; 
IVi  Thee  only  would  I  know: 
Tliy  purifying  blood  apply, 

And  wash  me  white  as  snow. 

2  Touch  me,  and  make  the  leper  clean ; 

Purge  my  iniquity  : 
Unless  thou  wash  my  soul  from  sin, 
I  have  no  part  with  thee. 

3  But  art  thou  not  already  mine  ? 

Answer,  if  mine  thou  art ! 
Whisper  within,  thou  Love  divine, 
And  cheer  my  drooping  heart ! 

4  Tell  me  again,  my  peace  is  made, 

And  bid  the  sinner  live. 
The  debt's  diseharg'd  !  the  ransom's  paid  ! 
My  Father  must  forgive  ! 

5  Behold,  for  me  the  Victim  bleeds  ! 

His  wounds  are  open'd  wide ! 
For  me  the  Blood  of  Sprinkling  pleads, 
And  speaks  me  justified  ! 

[80  CM. 

1  (T\  WHY  did  I  my  Saviour  leave? 
*^-r   So  soon  unfaithful  prove  ? 
How  could  I  thy  good  Spirit  grieve, 

And  sin  against  thy  love  ? 

2  I  forc'd  thee  first  to  disappear; 

I  turn'd  thy  face  aside. 
Ah,  Lord,  if  thou  hadst  still  been  here, 
Thy  servant  had  not  died  ! 

3  But,  O,  how  soon  thy  wrath  is  o'er, 

And  pardoning  love  takes  place  ! 
Assist  me,  Saviour,  to  adore 
The  riches  of  thy  grace  ! 


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4  0  could  I  lose  myself  in  thee  ! 
Thy  depih  of  mercy  prove! 
Thou  vast  unfathomable  Sea 
Of  unexhausted  love  ! 

5  My  humbled  soul,  when  thou  art  near, 

In  dust  and  ashes  lies  : 
How  shall  a  sinful  soul  appear, 
Or  meet  thy  purer  eyes  '{ 

6  I  loathe  myself  when  God  I  see, 

And  into  nothing  fall  : 
Content,  if  thou  exalted  be, 

And  Christ  be  Ail  in  All.  w. 


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1  "MfEARY  of  wand'ring  from  my  God, 

w*     And  now  made  willing  to  return, 
I  hear  and  bow  me  to  the  rod  : 

For  thee,  not  without  hope,  I  mourn  : 
I  have  an  Advocate  above, 
A  Friend  before  the  Throne  of  Love. 

2  0  Jesus,  full  of  truth  and  grace, 

More  full  of  grace,  than  I  of  sin  ; 
Yet  once  again  I  seek  thy  face ; 

Open  thine  arms,  and  take  me  in  ! 
And  freely  my  backslidings  heal, 
And  love  the  faithless  sinner  still ! 

3  Thou  know'st  the  way  to  bring  me  back, 

My  fallen  spirit  to  restore  ; 
0  !  for  thy  truth  and  mercy's  sake, 

Forgive — and  bid  me  sin  no  more: 
The  ruins  of  my  soul  repair, 
And  make  my  heart  a  house  of  prayer. 

4  The  stone  to  flesh  again  convert ; 

The  veil  of  sin  again  remove : 

Sprinkle  thy  blood  upon  my  heart, 

And  melt  it  by  thy  dying  love  ! 


Backsliders. 

This  rebel  heart  by  love  subdue, 
And  make  it  soft,  "and  make  it  new. 

182  C.  M. 

1  ¥¥°Y  blest  the  righteous  are, 
JLM.   When  they  resign  their  breath! 
No  wonder  Balaam  wish'd  to  share 

In  such  a  happy  death. 

2  'Oh!  let  me  die,'  said  he, 

'The  death  the  righteous  do! 
When  life  is  ended,  let  me  be 
Found  with  the  happy  few  !' 

3  But  Balaam's  wish  was  vain  ; 

He  soon  grew  insincere , 
And  thirsted  for  unrighteous  gain, 
And  sought  a  portion  here. 

4  God's  heavenly  will  he  knew, 

And  to  offend  was  loth  ; 
But  mammon  soon  his  soul  o'erthrew ; 
He  could  not  serve  them  both. 

5  May  you,  my  friends,  and  I, 

Warning  from  hence  receive  ; 
If  like  the  righteous  we  would  die, 
To  choose  the,  life  they  live. 


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C.  M. 
ESUS,  my  soul  is  much  cast  down ! 


My  sins  deserve  thy  awful  frown ; 
I've  spilt  thy  precious  blood. 

2  But  still  I  worship  at  thy  feet, 
For  thou  hast  bid  me  pray  : 
Now,  gracious  Lord,  thy  love  repeat, 
And  take  mv  sins  awav. 


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3  Enter  not  into  judgement,  Lord, 

With  me,  a  sinner  vile ; 
But  let  me  hear  thy  pardoning  word, 
And  see  thy  gracious  smile. 

4  Now,  Lord,  my  enemies  controul ; 

The  powers  of  darkness  chase  ; 
And  biess  and  cheer  my  drooping  soul, 
With  thy  redeeming  grace.        w.  s.  &h.b. 


184 


C.  M. 


1  A  FFLICTIONS,  tho'  they  seem  severe, 
-nL  In  mercy  oft  are  sent ; 

They  stopp'd'the  prodigal's  career, 
And  forc'd  him  to  repent. 

2  Although  he  no  relentings  felt, 

Till  he  had  spent  his  store, 
His  stubborn  heart  began  to  melt, 
When  famine  pinch'd  him  sore. 

3  'What  have  I  gain'd  by  sin,'  he  said, 

'  But  hunger,  shame,  and  fear  : 
My  father's  house  abounds  with  bread, 
While  I  am  starving  here. 

4  'I'll  go,  and  tell  him  all  I've  done, 

And  fall  before  his  face  : 
Unworthy  to  be  call'd  his  son, 
I'll  seek  a  servant's  nlace.' 

5  His  father  saw  him  coming  back ; 

He  saw,  and  ran,  and  smil'd : 
And  threw  his  arms  about  the  neck 
Of  his  rebellious  child. 

6  'Father,  I've  sinn'd — but  0  forgive!' 

'  I've  heard  enough  !' — he  said  : 
'Rejoice,  my  house! — my  son's  alive! 
For  whom  I  moura'd  as  dead  ! 

7  '  Now  let  the  fatted  calf  be  slain, 

And  spread  the  news  around  ! 
My  son  was  dead — but  lives  again! 
Was  lost — but  now  is  found  !'  n. 


Confidence  and  Joy  in  God. 


f.  CJ.O  6  .£i»es  S's. 

1  ~]%TOW  I  have  found  the  ground  wherein 
-i-  ^    Sure  my  soul's  anchor  may  remain  ; 
The  blood  of  Christ,  shed  for  my  sin  ; 

Christ,  from  the  world's  foundation  slain. 
Whose  mercy  shall  unshaken  stay, 
"When  heaven  and  earth  are  fled  away. 

2  Father,  thine  everlasting  grace 

Oar  scanty  thought  surpasses  far: 
Thy  heart  still  melts  with  tenderness  ! 

Tny  arms  of  love  still  open  are, 
Returning  sinners  to  receive, 
That  mercy  they  may  taste,  and  live  ! 

I  0  Love,  thou  bottomless  abyss  ! 

My  sins  are  swailow'd  up  in  thee  : 
Cover'd  is  my  unrighteousness, 

Nor  spot  of  guilt  remains  on  me, 
While  Jesus'  blood,  through  earth  and  skies, 
Mercy,  free,  boundless  Mercy,  cries  ! 

i  By  faith  I  plunge  me  in  this  sea  ; 

Here  is  my  hope,  my  joy,  my  rest ; 
Hither,  when  hell  assails,  I  flee  ; 

I  look  into  my  Saviour's  breast  : 
Away,  sad  doubt,  and  anxious  fear! 
Mercy  is  all  that's  written  here  ! 

>  Though  waves  and  storms  go  o'er  my  head; 
Though   strength,    and   health,   and   friends 
be  gone  ; 
Though  joys  be  wither'd  all,  and  dead  ; 
Though  "every  comfort  be  withdrawn  ■ 
On  this  my  steadfast  soul  relies — 
Father,  thy  mercy  never  dies. 


Confidence  and  Joy  in  God, 

6  Fixt  on  this  ground  will  I  remain, 

Though  my  heart  fail  and  flesh  decay  ; 
This  anchor  shall  ray  soul  sustain, 

When  earth's  foundations  melt  away : 
Mercy's  full  power  I  then  shall  prove, 
Lov'd  with  an  everlasting  love.  w. 


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C.  1\1. 


1  "|"ESUS,  my  Shepherd,  and  my  Friend, 
$£    Supports  me  by  his  grace  ; 

On  him  for  all  things  I  depend; 
I  soon  shall  see  his  face. 

2  Refreshing  streams  from  Jesus  roll  ; 

The  waters  are  divine; 
Here  I  can  bathe  ray  weary  soul, 
And  call  the  Saviour  mine. 

3  Christ  hath  my  faithful  Shepherd  been, 

And  he  shall  keep  me  still ; 
I  soon  shall  rest  in  pastures  green, 
On  Zion's  fruitful  hill. 

4  He  is  my  Shepherd  and  my  Rock, 

The  mighty  God  of  love ; 
And  he  will  lead  his  pious  ffock 

To  brighter  worlds  above.       w.  s.  &  h.  b. 


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C.  M. 


1  A  GAIN  in  Jesus'  name  we  meet ; 
-«-  May  glory  fill  the  place! 

We  fall  before  the  mercy  seat, 
And  humbly  ask  his  grace. 

2  May  peace,  and  joy,  and  heavenly  love, 

O'erflow  our  every  breast  ; 
Till  landed  safe  in  realms  above, 
And  number'd  with  the  blest,     w.  s.  &  h. 


Confidence  and  Joy  in  God. 

188  L.  M. 

1  "^S/'ITH  humble  boldness  we  draw  nigh 
»  »     To  thee,  who  didst  for  sinners  die; 
And,  while  we  bow  before  thy  face, 

0  shed  abroad  thy  heavenly  grace. 

2  Be  thou  our  help  in  time  of  need  : 
Do  thou  our  souls  and  bodies  feed: 
Send  down  thy  blessing  from  above, 
And  fill  creation  with  thy  love.    w.  s.  &  H. 

loll  4  Lines  8's  and  2  Vs. 

1  ILlfE  bids  me  come  !  His  voice  I  know, 
JL-B-  And  boldly  on  the  water  go, 

To  him  my  God  and  Lord  : 

1  walk  on  life's  tempestuous  sea  ; 
For  he  who  liv'd  and  died  for  me, 

Hath  spoke  the  powerful  word. 

2  Secure  on  liquid  waves  I  tread, 
Nor  all  the  storms  of  passion  heed, 

While  to  my  Lord  I  look: 
O'er  every  fierce  temptation  bound; 
The  billows  yield  a  solid  ground  ; 

The  waves  are  firm  as  rock. 

3  But  if  from  him  I  tum  mine  eye, 
And  see  the  raging  flames  run  high, 

And  feel  my  fears  within — 
My  foes  so  strong — my  flesh  so  frail — 
Reas'nings  and  unbelief  prevail, 

And  sink  me  into  sin. 

4  Lord,  I  my  unbelief  confess  ; 
My  little  spark  of  faith  increase, 

And  I  shall  doubt  no  more ; 
But  fix  on  thee  my  steady  eye, 
And  on  thine  outstretch'd  arm  rely, 

Till  all  the  storms  are  o'er.  i 


Confidence  and  Joy  in  God. 


90 


C.  M. 


npHE  Saviour's  love  is  sung  above, 
-fl-    By  all  the  blood- wash 'd  throng; 
And  we  below,  his  praise  will  show, 
And  raise  a  thankful  song. 

Our  God  and  King  we'll  ever  sing, 

To  him  be  glory  given: 
Our  sovereign  Lord  shall  be  ador'd 

By  ail  in  earth  and  heaven.         w.s.&h.b. 


91 


L.  M. 


1  n|l HE  life  we  live  on  earth  below, 

-a-    Is  hid  with  Christ  in  heaven  above: 
In  all  our  works  his  praise  we'll  show, 
And  publish  his  almighty  love. 

2  And  when  we  reach  the  mount  of  God, 

And  all  the  storms  of  life  are  past, 
We'll  praise  him  in  his  bright  abode, 
Long  as  eternal  ages  last.         w.  s.  &h. 

L92  cm. 

1  fYTR  parent  Noah  was  upright, 
^J  Faithful,  sincere,  and  just; 
Was  perfect  in  his  Maker's  sight, 

And  made  the  Lord  his  trust. 

2  He  daily  preached  righteousness, 

And  daily  walk'd  with  God  : 
And  made  the  ark  his  dwelling-place, 
Amidst  the  rising  flood. 

3  By  faith  he  offcr'd  sacrifice, 

As  father  of  our  race  ; 
A  savour  sweet  did  straight  arise, 
And  God  pour'd  out  his  grace. 


Confidence  and  Joy  in  God. 

Thus,  parents  on  their  children  bring 

Rich  blessings  from  on  high  ; 
Their  prayer  of  faith  moves  heaven's  King, 

To  guide  them  with  his  eye.  H.  B. 


JL  ^O  L.  M. 

1  a\  HEAVENLY  Zion,  rise  and  shine, 
^J?   For  thou  art  blest  with  light  divine — 
The  glorious  light  of  truth  and  grace, 
Now  beaming  in  the  Saviour's  face. 

2  Thick  darkness  shall  the  earth  o'erspread, 
While  light  and  truth  shine  round  thy  head; 
Oa  thee,    the  glorious  King  of  kings 
Shall  rise,  with  healing  in  his  wings. 

3  The  Gentiles,  wrapt  in  shades  of  night, 
Shall,  wondering,  come  to  see  thy  light  , 
And  kings,  from  distant  lands,  shall  meet, 
To  worship  at  the  Saviour's  feet. 

4  Then  shalt  thou  praise  thy  heavenly  King, 
And  unto  him  thy  tribute  bring; 

The  isles  shall  for  his  coming  wait, 
While  thousands  crowd  around  thy  gate. 

5  All  nations  shall  thy  goodness  know, 
And  unto  thee  like  rivers  now  ; 
Then  God  shall  bid  thy  fears  depart, 
Enlarge  thy  borders  and  thy  heart. 

6  The  trump  of  war  no  more  shall  sound, 
But  peace  shall  spread  creation  round: 
Chrisi's  reign  shall  o'er  the  earth  extend, 
And  never,  never  have  an  end.        w.  s.  &h.  b. 

1  il  4         4  Lines  10'$  and  tl's. 

1  g\  WHAT  shall  I  do  My  Saviour  to  praise  ? 
^-^  So  faithful  and  true!  So  plenteous  in  grace! 
So  strong  to  deliver  !  So  good  to  redeem 
The  weakest  believer   That  hangs  upon  him ! 


Confidence  and  Joy  in  God. 

2  How  happy  the  man  Whose  heart  is  set  free! 
The  people  that  can  Be  joyful  in  thee  ! 
Their  joy  is  to  walk  in  The  light  of  thy  face; 
And  still  they  are  talking  Of  Jesus's  grace! 

3  Their  daily  delight  Shall  be  in  thy  name  ; 
They  shall,   as  their  right,    Thy  righteousness 

claim.  [blood, 

Thy    lowliness   wearing,   And   cleans'd    by  thy 
Bold  shall  they  appear  in  The  presence  of  God. 

4  For  thou  art  their  boast,  Their  glory  and  pow'r; 
A.nd  I  also  trust  To  see  the  glad  hour — 

My  soul's  new  creation — A  life  from  the  dead — 
The  day  of  salvation,    That  lifts  up  my  head. 

5  For  Jesus,  my  Lord,  Is  now  my  defence : 

I   trust    in    his    word  ;    None   plucks    me   from 

thence.  [do: 

Since  I  have  found  favour,   He  all  things  will 

My  King  and  my  Saviour  Shall  make  me  anew. 

6  Yes,  Lord,  I  shall  see  The  bliss  of  thine  own; 
Thy  secret  to  me  Shall  soon  be  made  known : 
Fur  sorrow  and  sadness  I  joy  shall  receive, 


IIIS  L.  M. 

1  ITSREAL  had  known  Jehovah's  power, 
-S-  But  yet  their  hearts  were  not  resfgn'd, 
When  the  Red  Sea  was  just  before, 

And  Pharaoh's  army  just  behind. 

2  Enclos'd  with  rocks  on  either  hand, 

They  all  expected  soon  to  die  ; 
But  Moses  in  the  faith  did  stand, 
And  unto  God  for  them  did  cry. 

3  They  then  could  neither  fight,  nor  flee, 

But  Moses  bade  them  all  'Stand  still  ^ 
That  they  might  God's  salvation  see, 
And  know,  and  prove,  his  righteous  will. 


Confidence  and  Joy  in  God. 

4  Then  God  commanded  him  to  speak, 

And  bid  the  people  forward  go  ; 
Himself  their  cause  did  undertake, 
And  soon  subdued  their  every  foe. 

5  Moses,  at  his  divine  command, 

Stretch'd  o'er  the  sea,  his  hand  and  rod  ; 
The  sea,  at  once,  became  dry  land, 
And  Israel  saw  the  hand  of  God. 

6  Pharaoh,  and  all  his  host  were  drown'd  ; 

They  sunk  as  lead  beneath  the  waves  ; 
Bui  Israel  were  with  gladness  crown'd — 
For  (iod  himself  his  people  saves,    w.s.  &h. 


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1  rjjpHE  Lord  my  pasture  shall  prepare, 

-S-    And  feed  me  with  a  shepherd's  care: 
His  presence  shall  my  wants  supply, 
And  guard  me  with  a  watchful  eye: 
My  noon  day-day  walks  he  shall  attend, 
And  all  my  midnight  hours  defend. 

2  When  in  the  sultry  glebe  I  faint, 
Or  on  the  thirsty  mountains  pant  ; 
To  ferule  vales,  and  dewy  meads, 
My  weary  wand'ring  steps  he  leads  ; 
Where  peaceful  rivers,  soft  and  slow, 
Amid  the  verdant  landscape  flow. 

3  Though  in  the  paths  of  death  I  tread, 
With  gloomy  horrors  overspread  ; 

My  steadfast  heart  shall  fear  no  ill, 

For  thou,  0  Lord,  art  with  me  still; 

Thy  friendly  crook  shall  give  me  aid, 

And  guide  me  through  the  dreadful  shade,     ad. 


Confidence  and  Joy  in  God. 

6  Lines  8 '5. 
ND  can  it  be  that  I  should  gain 
An  interest  in  the  Saviour's  hlood  ? 
Died  he  for  me,  who  caus'd  his  pain? 

For  me,  who  him  to  death  pursu'd  ? 
Amazing  love !  how  can  it  be, 
That  thou,  my  Lord,  should'st  die  for  me" 
'Tis  mystery  all !     Th'  immortal  dies  ! 

Who  can  explore  his  strange  design  ? 
In  vain  the  first-born  seraph  tries 

To  sound  the  depths  of  love  divine  ! 
'Tis  mercy  all !     Let  earth  adore  ! 
Let  angel  minds  inquire  no  more  ! 
He  left  his  Father's  throne  above, 

(So  free,  so  infinite  his  grace  !) 
Emptied  himself  of  all  but  love  ; 

And  bled  for  Adam's  helpless  race  ! 
'Tis  mercy  all,  immense  and  free — 
For,  O  my  God,  it  found  out  me  ! 
Long  my  imprison'd  spirit  lay, 

Fast  bound  in  sin  and  nature's  night  : 
Thine  eye  diffus'd  a  quick'ning  ray  : 

I  'woke — the  dungeon  flam'd  with  light  ! 
My  chains  fell  off! — my  heart  was  free! 
I  'rose — went  forth — and  follow'd  thee! 
No  condemnation  now  I  dread  : 

Jesus,  and  ail  in  him,  is  mine  ! 
Alive  in  him,  my  living  Head, 

And  cloth'd  in  righteousness  divine, 
Bold  I  approach  the  eternal  throne, 
And  claim  the  crown,  thro'  Christ,  my  own.    w. 

WS  T.M. 

1     A  ELSE,  my  soul,  arise, 

-"*-  Shake  off  thy  guilty  fears ; 
The  bleeding  sacrifice 
In  my  behalf  appears: 


Confidence  and  Joy  in  God. 

Before  the  Throne  ray  Surety  stands  ; 
My  name  is  written  on  his  hands. 

2  He  ever  lives  above, 

For  me  to  intercede  ; 

His  all-redeeming  love, 

His  precious  blood,  to  plead  : 
His  blood  aton'd  for  all  our  race, 
And  sprinkles  now  the  throne  of  grace. 

3  Five  bleeding  wounds  he  bears, 

Receiv'd  on  Calvary  ; 
They  pour  effectual  prayers, 

They  strongly  speak  for  me  : 
'Forgive  him,  O  forgive,'  they  cry, 
'Nor  let  that  ransom'd  sinner' die!' 

4  The  Father  hears  him  pray — 

His  dear  anointed  One  ; 
He  cannot  turn  away 

The  presence  of  his  Son : 
His  Spirit  answers  to  the  blood, 
And  tells  me  I  am  bom  of  God. 

5  My  God  is  reconcil'd  ! 

His  pard'ning  voice  I  hear: 
He  owns  me  for  his  child  ; 

I  can  no  longer  fear  : 
"With  confidence  I  now  draw  nigh, 
And  Father,  Abba,  Father,  cry  !  w. 

199  cm. 

1  ||~s|LD  Jacob  banish'd  all  his  fears, 
'•*■*  His  heart  did  much  revive, 

When  the  glad  tidings  reach'd  his  ears, 
That  Joseph  was  alive. 

2  'I'll  go  and  see  his  face,'  he  cried, 

'The  sight  will  me  revive: 
It  is  enough, — I'm  satisfied,— 
Mv  son  is  vet  alive.' 


Confidence  and  Joy  in  God. 

3  Joseph,  a  type  of  him,  appears, 

Who  does  with  sinners  strive  ; 
The  welcome  news  has  reach'd  our  ears, 
That  Jesus  is  alive. 

4  He  spilt  his  blood  for  you  and  me, 

That  we  in  grace  might  thrive  ; 
But  though  they  nail'd  him  to  the  tree, 
We  hear  he's  yet  alive. 

?  To  all  around,  the  news  I'll  tell ; 
May  God  his  work  revive  ! 
Tremble,  ye  powers  of  earth  and  hell, 
For  Jesus  is  alive  ! 

6  When  in  his  kingdom  we  arrive, 

We  will  his  name  adore: 

Our  Jesus,  who  is  now  alive, 

Shall  live  for  evermore.  w.  s. 


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C.  M. 


1  TEHOVAH  is  a  sun  and  shield, 
O    To  those  who  trust  his  grace  ; 
The  powers  of  hell  shall  quit  the  field, 

And  flee  before  his  face. 

2  Present  he  is  to  make  us  blest, 

Though  earth  and  hell  oppose: 
He  hides  our  life  within  his  breast, 
And  shields  us  from  our  foes. 

3  He  is  a  sun;  he  warms  each  heart; 

And  guides  us  in  the  way  : 
We  need  not  from  his  light  depart; 
He  shines  both  night  and  day. 

4  Both  grace  and  glory  will  be  given, 

If  faithful  we  remain  ; 
He'll  lead  us  on  from  earth  to  heaven, 
And  we  with  him  shall  reign.      w.  s.  &H. 


Confidence  and  Joy  in  God. 


P.   M. 


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1  1^/3" Y  G-od,  I  am  thine  !  What  a  comfort  divine! 
-LfJL   What  a   blessing  to  know  That  my  Jesus 

is  mine  ! 
In  the  heavenly  Lamb  Thrice  happy  I  am, 
And  my  heart  it  doth  dance  At  the  sound  of  his 

name  ! 

2  True  pleasures  abound  In  the  rapturous  sound, 
And  whoever  hath  found  it,  Hath  paradise  found: 
My  Jesus  to  know,  And  feel  his  blood  flow, 
'Tis  life  everlasting!  '  Tis  heaven  below! 

cJ  Yet  onward  I  haste  To  the  heavenly  feast: 
That,  that  is  the  fullness  ;  But  this  is  the  taste! 
And  this  I  shall  prove,  Till  with  joy  I  remove 
To  the  heaven  of  heavens  In  Jesu's  love.     w. 


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T.  P. 


1  nnQ  thee,  Great  Source  of  light, 

JL    My  thankful  voice  I'll  raise  ; 
And  all  my  powers  unite 
To  celebrate  thy  praise : 
And,  till  my  voice  is  lost  in  death, 
May  praise  employ  my  every  breath. 

2  And  when  this  feeble  tongue 

Lies  silent  in  the  dust, 
My  soul  shall  dwell  among 
The  spirits  of  the  just : 
Then,  with  the  shining  hosts  above, 
In  nobler  strains  I'll  sing  thy  love,    w.s.&h. 


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C.  M. 


1  jplOME,  let  us  who  in  Christ  believe, 
^-^  Our  common  Saviour  praise  : 
To  him  with  joyful  voices  give 
The  glory  of  his  grace. 


Confidence  and  Joy  in  God. 

2  He  now  stands  knocking  at  the  door 

Of  every  sinner's  heart : 
The  worst  need  keep  him  out  no  more, 
Nor  force  him  to  depart. 

3  Through  grace  we  hearken  to  thy  voice  ; 

Yield  to  be  sav'd  from  sin : 
In  sure  and  certain  hope  rejoice, 
That  thou  wilt  enter  in. 

4  Come  quickly  in,  thou  heavenly  Guest, 

Nor  ever  hence  remove  ; 
But  sup  with  us,  and  let  the  feast 

Be  everlasting  love.  w. 

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THEE  will  I  love,  rny  strength,  my  tower  ; 
Thee  will  I  love,  my  joy,  my  crown; 
Thee  will  I  love  with  all  my  power, 

In  all  thy  works — and  thee  alone  : 
Thee  will  I  love,  till  the  pure  fire 
Fill  my  whole  soul  with  chaste  desire. 
Ah,  why  did  I  so  late  thee  know  ? 

Thee,  lovelier  than  the  sons  of  men  ? 
Ah,  why  did  I  no  sooner  go 

To  thee,  the  only  ease  in  pain  ? 
Asham'd,  I  sigh,  and  inly  mourn, 
That  I  so  late  to  thee  did  turn. 
I  thank  thee,  uncreated  Sun, 

That  thy  bright  beams  on  me  have  shin'd  ; 
I  thank  thee,  who  hast  overthrown 

My  foes,  and  heal'd  my  wounded  mind  : 
I  thank  thee,  whose  enlivening  voice 
Bids  my  freed  heart  in  thee  rejoice. 
Uphold  me  in  the  doubtful  race, 

Nor  suffer  me  again   to  stray : 
Strengthen  my  feet — with  steady  pace 

Still  to  press  forward  in  thy  way : 
My  soul  and  flesh,  O  Lord  of  might, 
Fill,  satiate,  with  thy  heavenly  light.  w. 


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Confidence  and  Joy  in  God. 


4  Lines  10's  and  IV s. 


1  ~W   ET  all  men  rejoice,  By  Jesus  restor'd ! 
-iJ  We  lift  up  our  voice,  And  call  him  our  Lord. 
His  joy  is  to  bless  us,  And  free  us  from  thrall: 
From  all  that  oppress  us,  He  rescues  us  all. 

2  Him  Prophet,  and  King,  And  Priest,  we  proclaim : 
We  triumph  and  sing  Of  Jesus's  name : 
Poor  idiots  he  teaches  To  shew  forth  his  praise, 
And  tell  of  the  riches  Of  Jesus's  grace. 

3  No  matter  how  dull  The  scholar,  whom  he 
Takes  into  his  school,  And  gives  him  to  see: 
A  wonderful  fashion  Of  teaching  he  hath, 
And  wise  to  salvation  He  makes  us  thro'  faith. 

4  The  wayfaring  men,  Tho'  fools,  shall  not  stray  ; 
His  method  so  plain,  So  easy  the  way : 

The  simplest  believer  His  promise  may  prove, 
And  drink  of  the  river  Of  Jesus's  love. 

5  Poor  outcasts  of  men,  Whose  souls  were  despis'd, 
And  left  with  disdain,  By  Jesus  are  priz'd  : 
His  gracious  creation  In  us  he  makes  known, 
And  brings  us  salvation,  And  calls  us  his  own. 

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1  ]%/l"y  God,  the  spring  of  all  my  joys — 
_L?JL  The  life  of  my  delights— 

The  glory  of  my  brightest  days — 
And  comfort  of  my  nights  ! 

2  In  darkest  shades,  if  thou  appear, 

My  dawning  is  begun  : 
Thou  art  my  soul's  bright  morning-star, 
And  thou  my  rising  sun. 

3  The  op'ning  heavens  around  me  shine, 

With  beams  of  sacred  bliss, 
If  Jesus  shews  his  mercy  mine, 
And  whispers  I  am  his. 


Confidence  and  Joy  in  God. 

4  My  soul  would  leave  this  heavy  clay, 

At  that  transporting  word ; 
Run  up  with  joy  the  shining  way, 
To  see  and  praise  my  Lord. 

5  Fearless  of  hell  and  ghastly  death, 

I'd  break  through  every  "foe : 
The  wings  of  lave,  and  arras  of  faith, 
Would  bear  me  conqu'ror  through.  w. 

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1  HPALK  with  us,  Lord :  thyself  reveal, 

-*-    While  here  o'er  earth  we  rove  : 
Speak  to  our  hearts,  and  let  us  feel 
The  kindling  of  thy  love. 

2  With  thee  conversing,  we  forget 

All  time,  and  toil,  and  care  : 
Labour  is  rest,  and  pain  is  sweet, 
If  thou,  my  God,  art  here. 

3  Here,  then,  my  God,  vouchsafe  to  stay, 

And  bid  my  heart  rejoice  : 
My  bounding  heart  shall  own  thy  sway, 
And  echo  to  thy  voice. 

4  Thou  callest  me  to  seek  thv  face  ; 

('Tis  all  I  wish  to  seek:) 
T'  attend  the  whispers  of  thy  grace, 
And  hear  thee  inly  speak. 

5  Let  this  my  every  hour  employ, 

Till  I  thy  glory  see: 
Enter  into  my  Master's  joy, 

And  find  my  heaven  in  thee !  w. 

208  c.  m. 

"NFINITE,  unexhausted  Love  ! 
Jesus  and  Love  are  one  ! 
If  still  to  me  thy  bowels  move, 
They  are  restrain'd*from  none. 


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Confidence  and  Joy  in  God. 

2  What  shall  I  do  my  God  to  love  ? 

My  loving  G-od  to  praise  ? 
The  length,  and  breadth,  and  height  to  prove, 
And  depth  of  sovereign  grace  ? 

3  Thy  sov'reign  grace  to  all  extends, 

Immense  and  unconfin'd  : 
From  age  to  age  it  never  ends  ; 
It  reaches  all  mankind. 

4  Throughout  the  world  its  breadth  is  known; 

Wide  as  infinity  ! 
So  wide,  it  never  pass'd  by  one, 
Or  it  had  pass'd  by  me. 

5  My  trespass  was  grown  up  to  heaven : 

But,  far  above  the  skies, 
Through  Christ  abundantly  forgiven, 
I  see  thy  mercies  rise  !  w. 

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"I  npHE  depth  of  all-redeeming  love, 
-fi-    What  angel-tongue  can  tell  ? 
O  xoay  I  to  the  utmost  prove 
The  gift  unspeakable ! 

2  Deeper  than  hell  it  pluck'd  me  thence, 

Deeper  than  inbred  sin: 
Jesus's  love  my  heart  shall  cleanse, 
When  Jesus  enters  in. 

3  Come  quickly,  gracious  Lord,  and  take 

Possession  of  thine  own  ; 
My  longing  heart  vouchsafe  to  make 
Thine  everlasting  throne  ! 

4  Assen  thy  claim,  maintain  thy  right, 

Come  quickly  from  above  ;  " 
And  sink  me  to  perfection's  height — 

The  depth  of  humble  love.  w. 


Confidence  and  Joy  in  God. 

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1  TTESUS,  to  thee  I  now  can  fly, 
&    On  whom  my  help  is  laid  : 
Opprest  by  sins,  I  lift  my  eye, 

And  see  the  shadows  fade. 

2  Believing  on  my  Lord,  I  find 

A  sure  and  present  aid : 
On  thee  alone  my  constant  miud 
Be  every  moment  stay'd. 

3  Whate'er  in  me  seems  wise,  or  good, 

Or  strong,  I  here  disclaim  : 
I  wash  my  garments  in  the  blood 
Of  th'  atoning  Lamb. 

4  Jesus,  my  Strength,  my  Life,  my  Rest, 

On  thee  will  I  depend, 
Till  summon'd  to  the  marriage-feast — 
"When  faith  in  sisrht  shall  end. 


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4  Lines  7'.s. 


1  QEE  how  great  a  flame  aspires, 
^-7  Kindled  by  a  spark  of  grace  ! 
Jesus'  iove  the  nations  fires  — 

Sets  the  kingdoms  in  a  blaze .' 

2  To  bring  fire  on  earth  he  rame  ; 

Kindled  in  some  hearts  it  is  ; 

O  that  all  might  catch  the  flame, 

All  partake  the  glorious  bliss  ! 

3  "When  he  first  the  work  begun, 

Small  and  feeble  was  his  day : 
Now  the  word  doth  swiftly  run  ! 

Now  it  wins  its  widening  way  ! 

4  More  and  more  it  spreads  and  grows, 

Ever  mighty  to  prevail  : 
Sin's  strong  holds  it  now  o'erthrows. 
Shakes  the  tremblina:  <;rates  of  hell, 


Confidence  and  Joy  in  God. 

5  Sons  of  God,  your  Saviour  praise  ! 

He  the  door  hath  open'd  wide: 
He  hath  given  the  word  of  grace ; 
Jesus'  word  is  glorified. 

6  Jesus,  mighty  to  redeem, 

He  alone  the  work  hath  wrought : 
Worthy  is  the  work  of  him, 

Him  who  spake  a  world  from  nought. 

7  Saw  ye  not  the  cloud  arise, 

Little  as  a  human  hand? 
Now  it  spreads  along  the  skies, 
Hangs  o'er  all  the  thirsty  land. 

8  Lo !  the  promise  of  a  shower, 

Drops  already  from  above ; 

But  the  Lord  will  shortly  pour 

All  the  Spirit  of  his  love. 


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P.  M. 


1  ^flJJR    conquering  Lord    Hath   prosper'd    his 
Vir  word- 
Hath  made  it  prevail ; 

And  mightily  shaken  the  kingdom  of  hell. 
His  arm  he  hath  bar'd,  and  a  people  prepar'd 

His  glory  to  show : 
And  witness  the  power  of  his  passion  below. 

2  He  hath  open'd  a  door  To  the  penitent  poor ; 

Hath  rescu'd  from  sin. 
And  admitted  the  harlots  and  publicans  in. 
They  have  heard  the  glad  sound — They  have 
liberty  found, 

Through  the  blood  of  the  Lamb  ; 
And  plentiful  pardon  through  Jesus's  name. 

3  And  shall  we  not  sing  Our  Saviour  and  King  ? 

Thy  witnesses,  we 
With  rapture  ascribe  our  salvation  to  thee. 


Confidence  and  Joy  in  God. 

Thou,   Jesus,    hast  bless'd,    And   believers  in- 
creas'd, 
Who  thankfully  own, 
They  are  freely  forgiven  through  mercy  alone. 

4  His  Spirit  revives  His  work  in  our  lives — 

His  won'ders  of  grace, 
So  mightily  wrought  in    the  primitive  days. 
0 !  that  all  men  might  know  His  tokens  below, 
Our  Saviour  confess, 
And  embrace  the   glad   tidings   of  pardon   and 
peace  ! 

5  Thou  Saviour  of  all,  Effectually  call 

The  sinners  that  stray  : 
And,  O,  let  a  nation  be  born  in  a  day ! 
Thy  sign  let  them  see,  And  flow  unto  thee 

For  the  oil  and  the  wine — 
For  the  blissful  assurance  of  favour  divine. 

6  Our  heathenish  land,  Beneath  thy  command, 

In  mercy  receive, 
And  make  us  a  pattern  to  all  that  believe. 
Then,   then  Jet  it  spread,  Thy  knowledge  and 
dread, 

Till  the  earth  is  o'erflow'd, 
And  the  universe  filled  with  the  glory  of  God! 


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1  A  LL  glory  to  God  in  the  sky, 

-£3L  And  peace  upon  earth  be  restor'd  ! 
0  Jesus,  exalted  on  high, 

Appear  our  omnipotent  Lord  ! 
Who,  meanly  in  Bethlehem  born, 

Didst  stoop  to  redeem  a  lost  race — 
Once  more  to  thy  creatures  return, 

And  reign  in  thy   kingdom  of  grace ! 

2  When  thou  in  our  flesh  didst  appear, 

All  nature  acknowledg'd  thy  birth; 
Arose  the  acceptable  year, 

And  heaven  -was  open'd  on  earth ! 


Confidence  and  Joy  in  God. 

Receiving  its  Lord  from  above, 
The  world  was  united  to  bless 

The  Giver  of  concord  and  love — 

The  Prince  and  the  Author  of  peace. 

5  0  would'st  thou  again  be  made  known, 

Again  in  thy  Spirit  descend  ! 
And  set  up  in  each  of  thine  own, 

A  kingdom  that  never  shall  end. 
Thou  only  art  able  to  bless, 

And  make  the  glad  nations  obey  ; 
And  bid  the  dire  enmity  cease, 

And  bow  the  whole  world  to  thy  sway.  w. 

214         cm. 

1  rilO  God  I  now  my  tribute  bring, 
-S-    Whose  grace  is  rich  and  free; 

I  love  his  name,  his  grace  I'll  sing — 
Because  he  first  lov'd  me. 

2  His  mercy  doth  to  all  extend, 

'Tis  an  unbounded  sea: 
Oh,  may  I  love  him  to  the  end — 
Because  he  first  lov'd  me. 

3  He  iu  the  garden  wept  and  bled, 

And  suffer'd  on  the  tree  : 
I,  too,  with  him  would  bow  my  head,* 
Because  he  first  lov'd  me. 

4  He  conquer'd  death — that  mighty  foe — 

And  set  the  captives  free : 
I'll  shout  his  praise  while  here  below — 
Because  he  first  lov'd  me. 

5  And  when  I  reach  fair  Canaan's  shore, 

I  shall   his  glory  see: 
Then  will  I  praise  and  love  him  more — 
Because  he  first  lov'd  me.  w.s.&jh.b. 

♦  By  this  is  meant,  having  fellowship  with  Christ  ra  his. 
sufferings. 


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Confidence  and  Joy  in  Qodt 

4  Lines  8'$  and  2  6V. 
■OW  happy,  gracious  Lord 
■divinely  drawn  to  follow  thee 
Whose  hours  divided  are  ' 

Our  day  is  spent  in  doing-  g0od__ 
Our  mgln,  in  praise  and  prayer. 
2  With  us  no  melancholy  void 
A  o  moment  lingers  unemployed, 

Or  ummprov'd  below 
Our  weariness  of  life  is' gone, 

wlA|  bngh£  harm°nious  throng  !) 
We  long  thy  praises  to  repeal. 
And  restless  sing,  around  thy  seat, 
ihe  new  eternal  sono-        3  ' 

w. 

"  *  ®  6  Zmes  8V 

1   WHAEnH  fT'l  °Ut  °f  E^Pt  came, 

And  Judah  was  his  favourite  throne. 


Confidence  and  Joy  in  God. 

2  The  sea  beheld  his  power,  and  fled, 

Disparted  by  the  wond'rous  rod; 
Jordan  ran  backward  to  its  head, 

And  Sinai  felt  th'  Almighty  God  : 
The  mountains  skipt  like  Irighted  rams, 
The  hills  leapt  after  them,  as  lambs  . 

3  What  ail'd  thee,  0  thou  trembling  sea? 

What  horror  turn'd  the  river  back? 
Was  nature's  God  displeas'd  with  thee  ? 

And  why  should  hills  or  mountains  shake  i 
Ye  mountains  huge,  that  skipt  like  rams? 
Ye  hills,  that  leap'd  as  frighted  lambs? 

4  Earth,  tremble  on,  with  all  thy  sons, 

In  presence  of  thy  awful  Lord  ! 
Whose  power,  inverted  nature  owns— 

Her  only  law,  his  mighty  word  ! 
He  skakes  the  centre  with  his  rod 
And  heaven  bows  down  to  Jacobs  God. 

5  Creation,  varied  by  his  hand, 

Th'  omnipotent  Jehovah  knows  ! 
The  sea  is  turn'd  to  solid  land, 

The  rock  into  a  fountain  flows: 
And  all  things,  as  they  change,  proclaim 
The  Lord  eternally  the  same. 

217       6  Lines  &s- 

1  IT'LL  praise  my  Maker  while  I've  breath ; 
J-  And  when  my  voice  is  lost  in  death, 

Praise  shall  employ  my  nobler  powers : 
My  days -of  praise  shall  ne'er  be  past, 
While  "life,  and  thought,  and  being  last, 

Or  immortality  endures. 

2  Happy  the  man  whose  hopes  rely 
On  Israel's  God:    he  made  the  sky, 

And  earth,  and  seas,  with  all  their  tram. 
His  truth  for  ever  stands  secure: 
He  saves  th'  opprest,  he  feeds  the  poor, 

And  none  shall  find  his  promise  vam. 


Confidence  and  Joy  in  God. 

3  The  Lord  pours  eye-sight  on  the  blind ; 
The  Lord  supports  the  fainting  mind ; 

He  sends  the  labouring  conscience  peace : 
He  helps  the  stranger  in  distress, 
The  widow,  and  the  fatherless, 

And  grants  the  prisoner  sweet  release. 

4  I'll  praise  him  while  he  lends  me  breath ; 
And  when  my  voice  is  lost  in  death, 

Praise  shall  employ  my  nobler  powers: 
My  days  of  praise  shall  ne'er  be  past, 
While  "life,  and  thought,  and  being  last, 

Or  immortality  endures.  I.  w. 


21§ 


L.  M. 


1  "ORAISE  ye  the  Lord  !  'tis  good  to  raise 
-ST     Our  hearts  and  voices  in  his  praise ! 
His  nature  and  his  works  invite 

To  make  this  duty  our  delight. 

2  He  form'd  the  stars,  those  heavenly  flames ; 
He  counts  their  numbers,  calls  their  names: 
His  wisdom's  vast,  and  knows  no  bound  ; 

A  deep,  where  all  our  thoughts  are  drown'd. 

3  Sing  to  the  Lord !  exalt  him  high, 
Who  spreads  his  clouds  along  the  sky! 
There  he  prepares  the  fruitful  rain, 
Nor  lets  the  drops  descend  in  vain. 

4  He  makes  the  grass  the  hills  adorn, 
And  clothes  the  smiling  fields  with  corn: 
The  beasts,  with  food  his  hands  supply, 
And  the  young  ravens,  when  ihey  cry. 

5  What  is  the  creature's  skill  or  force? 
The  sprightly  man,  or  warlike  horse  ? 
The  piercing  wit,  the  active  limb? 
All  are  too  mean  delights  for  him. 


Confidence  and  Joy  in  God. 

G  But  saints  are  lovely  in  his  sight: 
He  views  his  children  with  delight: 
He  sees  their  hope,  he  knows  their  fear, 
And  looks  and  loves  his  image  there.        i.  w. 

^m  jL  cP  c.  M. 

1  ETtRNA,L  Wisdom!  Thee  we  praise, 
£-?   I  nee  the  creation  sings: 

With  thy  lov'd  name,  rocks,  hills,  and  seas, 

And  heaven's  high  palace,  rings. 

2  Thy  hand  how  wide  it  spreads  the  skv 

How  glorious  to  behold'  " 

Ting'tl  with  a  blue  of  heavenly  dye 
And  starr'd  with  sparkling  g0\l   ' 

3  Thy  glories  blaze  all  nature  round, 

And  strike  the  wondering  sight 
Through  skies,  and  seas,  and  solid  ground, 
Witn  terror  and  delight. 

4  Infinite  strength  and  equal  skill 

^  Shine  through  thy  works  abroad- 
Our  souls  with  vast  amazement  fill 
And  speak  the  builder,  God! 

5  But  the  mild  glories  of  thy  grace, 

Our  softer  passions  move: 
Pity  divine  in  Jesus'  Aice 

We  see,  adore,  and  love.  r    w 


0\\    do  thy  mercies  close  me  round ! 
-K-a-  For  ever  be  thy  name  ador'd  ! 
I  blush,   in  all   things  to  abound  ; 
The  servant  is  above  his  Lord! 
2  Inur'd   to  poverty  and  pain, 

A  suffering  iile  mv   master  led; 
The  Son  of  God,   the  Sun  of  Alan, 
He  had  not  where  to  lav  his  head. 


Confidence  and  Joy  in  God. 

*  But    lo !  a  place  he  hath  prepared 

3  For  me,  whom  watchful  angels  keep. 
Yea    he  himself  becomes  my  guard  ; 

He  smooths  my  bed,  and  gives  me  sleep. 

4  Jesus  protects  !  my  fears  be  gone  ! 

What  can  the  Rock  of  Ages  move? 
Safe  in  thy  arms  I  lay  me  down— 
Thy  everlasting  arms  ot  love. 

5  While  thou  art  intimately  nigh, 

Who,  who  shall  violate  my  rest? 
Sin,  earth,  and  hell  I  now  defy  ; 
I  lean  upon  my  Saviour  s  breast. 

6  I  rest  beneath  th'  Almighty's  shade, 

My  griefs  expire,  my  troubles  cease 

Thou    Lord,  on  whom  my  soul  is  stay  d, 

Wilt  keep  me  still  in  perfect  peace. 

221  3  Lines  8's. 

1   rBlHOU  Shepherd  of  Israel  and  mine, 
X    The  joy  and  desire  of  my  heart, 
For  closer  communion  I  pine  ; 

I  long  to  reside  where  thou  art  : 
The  pasture  I  languish  to  find, 

Where  all  who  their  Shepherd  obey, 
Are  fed,  on  thy  bosom  reclm'd, 

And  screen'd  from  the  heat  of  the  day. 
2  Ah,  shew  me  that  happiest  place, 
The  place  of  thy  people's  abode  ; 
Where  saints  in  an  ecstacy  gaze, 
And  hang  on  a  crucified  God: 
Thy  love  for  a  sinner  declare  ; 

Thy  passion  and  death  on  the  tree  ; 
My  spirit  to  Calvary  bear, 

To  suffer  and  triumph  with  thee. 
3  'Tis  there  with  the  lambs  of  thy  flock, 
There  only  I  covet  to  rest ; 
To  lie  at  the  foot  of  the  rock ; 
Or  rise,  to  be  hid  in  thy  breast. 


Confidence  and  Joy  in  God. 

'Tis  there  I  would  always  abide, 
And  never  a  moment  depart : 

Conceal'd  in  the  clift  of  thy  side — ■ 
Eternally  held  in  thy  heart ! 

222  c.  m. 

1  "l^THEN  all  thy  mercies,  0  my  God, 

»  *      My  rising  soul  surveys, 
Transported  with  the  view,  I'm  lost 
In  wonder,  love,  and  praise  ! 

2  Thy  providence  my  life  sustain'd, 

And  all  my  wants  redress'd, 

When  in  the  silent  womb  I  lay, 

And  hung  upon  the  breast. 

3  To  all  my  weak  complaints  and  cries 

Thy  mercy  lent  an  ear, 
Ere  yet  my  feeble  thoughts  had  leam'd 
To  form  themselves  in  prayer. 

4  Unnumber'd  comforts  on  my  soul 

Thy  tender  care  bestow'd, 
Before  my  infant  heart  conceiv'd 
From  whom  those  comforts  flow'd. 

5  Tli rough  all  eternity,  to  thee 

A  grateful  song  I'll  raise; 
But,  0,  eternity's  too  short 
To  utter  all  thy  praise  ! 

223  c.  m. 

1  "OLTHEN  in  the  slippery  paths  of  youth, 

J?  v     With  heedless  steps  I  ran, 
God's  arm,  unseen,  convey 'd  me  safe, 
And  led  me  up  to  man. 

2  Through  hidden  dangers,  toils,  and  deaths, 

It  gently  clear'd  my  way; 
And  through  the  pleasing  snares  of  vice — 
More  to  be  fear'd  than  they. 


Confidence  and  Joy  in  God. 

3  Ten  thousand  thousand  precious  gifts 

My  daily  thanks  employ; 
Nor  is  the  least  a  thankful  heart, 
That  tastes  those  gifts  with  joy. 

4  Through  every  period  of  my  life 

His  goodness  I'll  pursue  ; 
And,  after  death,  in  distant  worlds 
The  pleasing  theme  renew. 

224  c.  m. 

1  £\  WHAT  hath  Jesus  bought  for  me  ! 
\J  Before  my  ravish'd  eyes, 
Rivers  of  life  divine  I  see, 

And  trees  of  Paradise  ! 

2  Ten  thousand  thousand  spirits  bright 

Enjoy  the  pleasures  there ; 
They  ail  are  rob'd  in  spotless  white — 
And  conqu'ring  palms  they  bear. 

3  O  what  are  all  my  sufferings  here, 

If,  Lord,  thou  count  me  meet 
With  that  enraptur'd  host  t'  appear, 
And  worship  at  thy  feet ! 

4  Give  joy  or  grief,  give  ease  or  pain- 

Take  life  or  friends  away — 
But  let  me  find  them  all  again, 
In  that  eternal  day  ! 

225  c.  m, 

1  ¥N  Jesus  Christ,  our  living  Head, 
J&-  The  Godhead  fully  shone, 
When  on  the  holy  mount  he  pray'd, 

With  Peter,  James,  and  John. 

2  And  when  the  Godhead  fully  shone, 

Glory  appear'd  helow  : 
His  countenance  was  as  the  sun — 
His  raiment,  white  as  snow. 


Confidence  and  Joy  in  God. 

3  Then  Moses  and  Elias  there, 

Did  with  the  Saviour  walk ; 
They  both  in  glory  did  appear, 
And  of  lws  death  did  talk. 

4  The  glory  of  the  Lord  appear'd, 

In  the  o'ershadowing  cloud  ; 
And  the  disciples,  trembling,  heard 

The  awful  voice  of  God!  h. b.  &w. 


%m 


L.  M. 

1  ~W  ET  all  that  breathe,  Jehovah  praise, 
■SLA  Almighty,  all-creating  Lord  ! 

Let  earth  and  heaven  his  power  confess — 
Brought  out  of  nothing,  by  his  %ord  ! 

2  He  spake  the  word — and  it  was  done ! 

The  universe  his  Word  obey'd : 
His  Word  is  his  eternal  Son — 

And  Christ  the  whole  creation  made. 

3  Jesus,  the  Lord  and  God  most  high, 

Maker  of  all  mankind  and  me ; 
Me  thou  hast  made  to  glorify, 

To  know,  and  love,  and  live  to  thee. 

4  Wherefore  to  thee  my  heart  I  give, 

(But  thou  must  first  bestow  the  power  ;) 
And  if  for  thee  on  earth  I  live, 

Thee  I  shall  soon  in  heaven  adore. 

BR'HAM  arose  at  God's  command, 
And  left  his  home  and  native  land  ; 
He  went  by  faith  in  Jesus'  name, 
And  to  the  earthly  Canaan  came. 

2  Abr'ham  the  word  of  truth  obey'd  ; 
And  God  to  him  a  promise  made, 
That  he  his  seed  would  ever  bless, 
And  Canaan's  land  they  should  possess. 


Confidence  and  Joy  in  God. 

3  Like  Abr'ham  now,  at  God's  command, 
By  faith  we  leave  our  native  land, 
And  seek  a  place  of  endless  rest — 

A  land  with  peace  and  plenty  blest. 

4  Begone,  vain  world,  and  tempt  no  more ! 
The  heavenly  Canaan  lies  before  ! 

And  soon  the  God  of  truth  and  grace 
Will  bring  us  to  that  heavenly  place. 

^>£>(Q  W.S.&H.B. 

2^ Sa/O  *4  Lines  Vs. 

1  |^1HILDREN  of  the  heavenly  King, 
^y  As  ye  journey,  sweetly  sing  : 
Sing  your  Saviour's  worthy  praise, 
Glorious*in  his  works  and  ways. 

2  Ye  are  traveling  home  to  God, 
In  the  way  your  fathers  trod  : 
They  are  happy  now,  and  ye 
Soon  their  happiness  shall  see. 

3  Fear  not,  brethren— joyful  stand 
On  the  borders  of  the  land: 
Jesus  Christ,  the  Father's  Son, 
Bids  you,  undismay'd,  go  on. 

4  Lord,  obediently  we  go — 
Gladly  leaving  all  below  : 
Only  thou  our  leader  be, 
And"  we  still  will  follow  thee. 

229  L.  M. 

1  MOW  let  us  raise  a  joyful  song, 
-L\i    To  celebrate  the  God  of  heaven. 
O  let  his  praise  fill  every  tongue, 

And  every  heart  to  him  be  given. 

2  Our  all  is  due  to  him  alone  : 

He  claims  the  purchase  of  his  blood  : 

Our  sins  have  caus'd  his  heart  to  groan, 

And  nail'd  him  to  the  rugged  wood. 


Confidence  and  Joy  in  God. 

3  His  life  a  sacrifice  he  gave  ; 

'Twas  for  our  sakes  he  suffer'd  pain  ; 
And  we've  a  hope  beyond  the  grave, 
That  we  with  him  shall  ever  reign. 


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W.  S.  &H.  B. 


C.  M. 


BY  the  poor  widow's  oil  and  meal, 
Elijah  Avas  sustain'd  ; 
Though  small  the  stock,  it  lasted  well, 
For  God  the  store  maintain'd. 

It  seem'd  as  if,  from  day  to  day, 

They  were  to  eat,  and  die; 
But  still,  though  in  a  secret  way, 

He  sent  a  fresh  supply. 

Thus,  to  his  poor,  he  still  will  give 

Juft  for  the  present  hour  ; 
But,  for  to-morrow,  they  must  live 

Upon  his  word  and  power. 

Then  let  no  doubts  your  minds  assail ; 

Remember,  God  hath  said, 
'The  cruse  and  barrel  shall  not  fail — 

'My  people  shall  be  fed.' 

Though  in  ourselves  we  have  no  stock, 

The  Lord  is  nigh  to  save ; 
His  door  flies  open  when  we  knock ; 

And  'tis  but  ask,  and  have.  N. 


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C.  M. 


1  |P10ME,  let  us  join  our  friends  above, 
^J  Who  have  obtain'd  the  prize; 
And  swift,  on  eagle  wings  of  love, 

To  joys  triumphant  rise. 

2  Loud  halleluias  let  us  sing, 

With  those  to  glory  gone ; 
For  all  the  servants  of  our  King, 
In  heaven  and  earth,  are  one. 


Confidence  and  Joy  in  God. 

3  One  family,  we  dwell  in  him  ; 

One  church  above — beneath, 
Tho'  now  divided  by  the  stream — 
The  narrow  stream  of  death. 

4  One  army  of  the  living  God, 

To  his  command  we  bow  ; 
Part  of  his  host  have  cross'd  the  flood, 
And  part  are  crossing  now. 

5  Ten  thousand  to  their  endless  home, 

This  solemn  moment  fly  ; 
And  we  are  to  the  border  come, 
And  we  expect  to  die. 

G  Ev'n  now,  by  faith,  we  join  our  hands 
With  those  that  went  before, 
And  greet  the  blood-besprinkled  l^ptnds, 
On  the  eternal  shore. 


^B39  &ji  mm 


L.  M. 


"OW  many  weeks  and  months  are  fled, 
And  I'm  not  number'd  with  the  dead  ! 
A  monument  of  grace  I  stand, 
While  numbers  fall  on  either  hand! 

2  Thousands,  while  in  their  youthful  bloom, 
Are  hurried  swiftly  to  the  tomb  ; 

And  thousands,  more  advanc'd  in  years, 
Are  call1d  to  quit  this  vale  of  tears. 

3  Now  will  I  raise  a  grateful  song, 
To  him  who  does  my  life  prolong — 

The  Lord  our  God — who  gives  me  breath, 
And  saves  me  from  the  second  death. 

4  I'll  praise  him  for  his  mercies  past, 
And  trust  him  while  my  life  shall  last; 
And  when  I'm  cali'd  from  earth  away, 

I'll  praise  him  in  eternal  day.  w.'s.  &h.  : 


Confidence  and  Joy  in  God. 

233  c.  M. 

1  A    GLORY  gilds  the  sacred  page, 
Jck.  Majestic  like  the  sun; 

It  gives  a  light  to  every  age; 
It  gives,  but  borrows  none. 

2  The  hand  that  gave  it,  still  supplies 

The  gracious  light  and  heat; 
His  truth  upon  the  nations  rise  ; 
They  rise,  but  never  set. 

3  Let  everlasting  thanks  be  thine, 

For  such  a  bright  display, 
As  makes  a  world  of  darkness  shine, 
With  beams  of  heavenly  day. 

4  My  soul  rejoices  to  pursue 

The  steps  of  him  I  love; 
Till  glory  breaks  upon  my  view, 

In  brighter  words  above.  C. 

234  L.  M. 

1  -Mr HAT  sinners  value,  I  resign; 

V  f     Lord,  'tis  enough  that  thou  art  mine : 
I  shall  behold  thy  glorious  face, 
And  stand  complete  in  righteousness. 

2  This  life's  a  dream,  an  empty  show: 
But  the  bright  world  to  which  I  go, 
Hath  solid  joys,  without  a  tear : 

When  shall  I  'wake,  and  find  I'm  there? 

3  0  Glorious  hour!    0  blest  abode! 

I  shall  be  near,  and  like  my  God ! 
And  flesh  and  sin  no  more  control 
The  sacred  pleasures  of  my  soul. 

4  My  flesh  shall  slumber  in  the  ground, 
Till  the  last  trumpet's  joyful  sound; 
Then  burst  the  chains  with  sweet  surprise, 
And  in  my  Saviour's  image  rise.  I.  w. 


Confidence  and  Joy.  in  God. 

235  c.  m. 

1  rflO  Christ,  the  everlasting  King-, 

-1-    Be  endless  praises  given, 
Who  did  for  us  salvation  bring, 
And  makes  us  meet  for  heaven. 

2  His  life  he  did  a  ransom  give,  f 

To  save  our  souls  from  hell ; 
And  if  to  him  on  earth  we  live, 

We  shall  in  glory  dwell.         w.  s.  &h.  b 

^8@  C.  M. 

1  ~W  ET  worldly  minds  the  world  pursue, 
JLJ  It  has  no  charms  for  me  : 

Once  I  admir'd  its  trifles,  too, 
But  grace  has  set  me  free. 

2  Its  pleasures  now  no  longer  please, 

No  more  content  afford  : 
Far  from  my  heart  be  joys  like  these, 
Now  I  have  seen  the  Lord  ! 

3  As  by  the  light  of  opening  day, 

The  stars  are  all  conceal'd  ; 
So  earthly  pleasures  fade  away, 
When  Jesus  is  reveal'd. 

4  Creatures  r.o  more  divide  my  choice; 

I  bid  them  all  depart : 
His  name,  and  love,  and  gracious  voice, 
Have  fix'd  my  roving  heart. 

5  Now,  Lord,  I  would  be  thine  alone, 

And  wholly  live  to  thee : 
But  may  I  hope  that  thou  wilt  own 
A  worthless  worm  like  me? 

6  Yes,  tho'  of  sinners  I'm  the  worst, 

I  cannot  doubt  thy  will ; 
For  if  thou  hadst  not  lov'd  me  first, 

I  had  refus'd  thee  still.  n. 


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Confidence  and  Joy  in  God, 


C.  M. 


1  "FTESUS,  I  love  thy  charming  name  ! 
&P    Tis  music  in  my  ear  ! 

Fain  would  I  sound  it  out  so  loud, 
That  all  the  world  might  hear ! 

2  Yes,  thou  art  precious  to  my  soul — 

My  transport  and  my  trust : 
Jewels,  to  thee,  are  gaudy  toys — 
And  gold,  is  sordid  dust. 

3  Ail  my  capacious  powers  can  wish, 

In  thee  most  richly  meet ; 
Nor  to  my  eyes  is  light  so  dear, 
Nor  friendship  half  so  sweet. 

4  Thy  grace  shall  dwell  within  my  heart, 

And  shed  its  fragrance  there ; 
The  noblest  balm  for  all  its  wounds — 
The  cordial  of  its  care. 

5  I'll  speak  the  honors  of  thy  name, 

With  my  expiring  breath  ; 
And,  dying,  clasp  thee  in  my  arms, 
And  triumph  over  death. 


^38 


L.  M. 


"Y  soul,  thro'  my  Redeemer's  care, 
Sav'd  from  the  second  death  I  feel 
My  eyes,  from  tears  of  dark  despair — 
My  feet,  from  falling  into  hell. 

2  Wherefore  to  him  my  feet  shall  run  ; 
My  eyes,  on  his  perfections  gaze  ; 
My  soul,  shall  live  for  God  alone; 
And  all  within  me,  shout  his  praise. 


Confidence  and  Joy  in  God. 

239  C.  M. 

1  "FSLEST  be  our  everlasting  Lord  ! 
M3  Our  Father,  God,  and  King ! 
Thy  sovereign  goodness  we  record — 

Thy  glorious  power  we  sing  ! 

2  By  thee  the  victory  is  given  ; 

The  majesty  divine ; 
And  strength,  and  might,  and  earth,  and  heaven, 
And  all  therein,  are  thine. 

3  The  kingdom,  Lord,  is  thine  alone, 

Who  dost  thy  right  maintain  ; 
And  high  on  thy  eternal  throne, 
O'er  men  and  angels  reign. 

4  Riches,  as  seemeth  good  to  thee, 

Thou  dost,  and  honour  give  ; 
And  kings,  their  power  and  dignity 
Out  of  thy  hand  receive. 

5  Thy  glorious  name,  and  nature's  powers, 

Thou  dost  to  us  make  known  ; 
And  all  the  Deity  is  ours, 

Through  thy  incarnate  Son.  w. 

240  L.  M. 
IHE  spacious  firmament  on  high, 

With  all  the  blue  ethereal  sky, 
The  spangled  heavens,  a  shining  frame, 
Their  great  Original  proclaim. 


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Th'  unwearied  sun  from  day  to  day, 
Doth  his  Creator's  power  display  ; 
And  publishes  to  every  land, 
The  work  of  an  Almighty  hand. 

Soon  as  the  evening  shades  prevail, 
The  moon  takes  up  the  wondrous  tale, 
And  nightly,  to  the  listening  earth, 
Repeats  the  story  of  her  birth ; 


Confidence  and  Joy  in  God. 

4  While  all  the  stars  that  round  her  burn, 
And  all  the  planets  in  their  turn, 
Confirm  the  tidings  as  they  roll, 

And  spread  the  truth  from  pole  to  pole. 

5  What  though,  in  solemn  silence,  all 
Move  round  the  dark  terrestrial  ball — 
What,  tho'  no  real  voice  nor  sound 
Amid  the  radiant  orbs  be  found — 

6  In  reason's  ear  they  all  rejoice, 
And  utter  forth  a  glorious  voice  ; 
For  ever  singing,  as  they  shine, 

'The  hand  that  made  us  is  divine.'  ad. 


241 


C.  M. 


1  rfpHY  ceaseless,  unexhausted  love, 

-a-    Unmerited  and  free, 
Delights  our  evil  to  remove, 
And  help  our  misery. 

2  Thy  goodness  and  thy  truth,  to  me, 

To  every  soul  abound  : 
A  vast,  unfathomable  sea, 

Where  all  our  thoughts  are  drown'd. 

3  Its  streams  the  whole  creation  reach, 

So  plenteous  is  the  store  ; 
Enough  for  all,  enough  for  each, 
Enough  for  evermore. 

4  Faithful,  O  Lord,  thy  mercies  are, 

A  reck  that  cannot  move  : 
A  thousand  promises  declare 
Thy  constancy  of  love. 

5  Throughout  the  universe  it  reigns, 

Unalterably  sure  : 
And  while  the  truth  of  God  remains, 

The  goodness  must  endure.  w. 


Confidence  and  Joy  in  God. 

242  c.  m. 

1  TTj^ATHER  of  me  and  all  mankind, 
&-     And  all  the  hosts  above, 

Let  every  understanding  mind 
Unite  to  praise  thy  love  : 

2  To  know  thy  nature  and  thy  name, 

One  God,  in  Persons  Three  ; 
And  glorify  the  great  I  AM, 
Through  all  eternity. 

3  Thy  kingdom  come,  with  power  and  grace, 

To  every  heart  of  man : 
Thy  peace,  and  joy,  and  righteousness, 
In  all  our  bosoms  reign — . 

4  The  righteousness  that  never  ends, 

But  makes  an  end  of  sin  ; 
The  joy  that  human  thought  transcends, 
Into  our  souls  bring  in — 

5  The  kingdom  of  established  peace, 

Which  can  no  more  remove; 
The  perfect  power  of  godliness ; 
Th'  omnipotence  of  love. 

1  |^OME,  Father,  Son,  and  Holy  Ghost, 
^~J  One  God,  in  Persons  Three, 
Bring  back  the  heavenly  blessing,  lost 

By  all  mankind  and  me. 

2  Thy  favour,  and  thy  nature  too, 

To  me,  to  all  restore  ; 
Forgive,  and  after  God  renew, 
And  keep  us  evermore. 

3  Eternal  Sun  of  Righteousness,  -^ 

Display  thy  beams  divine, 
And  cause  the  glories  of  thy  face 
Upon  my  heart  to  shine. 


Confidence  and  Joy  in  God. 

4  Light,  in  thy  light,  0  may  I  see, 

Thy  grace  and  mercy  prove: 
Reviv'd,  and  cheer'd,  and  bless'd  by  thee, 
The  God  of  pardoning  love. 

5  Lift  up  thy  countenance  serene, 

And  let  thy  happy  child 
Behold,  without  a  cloud  between, 
The  Godhead  reconcil'd ! 

6  That  all-comprising  peace  bestow 

On  me,  through  grace  forgiven  ; 
The  joys  of  holiness  below, 
And  then  the  joys  of  heaven ! 


^'^^  C.  M. 

1  £\  FOR  a  shout  of  sacred  joy 
Vr  To  God  the  sovereign  King! 

Let  all  mankind  their  tongues  employ, 
And  hymns  of  triumph  sing. 

2  While  angels  shout,  and  praise  their  King, 

Let  mortals  learn  their  strains  ; 
Let  all  the  earth  his  honor  sing — 
O'er  all  the  earth  he  reigns. 


9 


Rehearse  his  praise  with  awe  profound ; 

Let  knowledge  lead  the  song ; 
Nor  mock  him  with  a  solemn  sound, 

Upon  a  thoughtless  tongue. 

In  Israel  stood  his  ancient  throne, 

He  lov'd  that  chosen  race; 
But  now  he  calls  the  world  his  own, 

And  Gentiles  taste  his  grace. 

Edfch's  various  islands  are  the  Lord's; 

There  Abr'ham's  God  is  known  ; 
While  powers  and  princes,  shields  and  swords, 

Submit  before  his  throne.  i.  w. 


Confidence  and  Joy  in  God. 

245  c.  m. 

1  "OEG1N,  my  tongue,  some  heavenly  theme, 
-»-*  And  speak  some  boundless  thing; 

The  mighty  works,  or  mightier  name, 
Qi  our  eternal  King. 

2  Tell  of  his  wondrous  faithfulness, 

And  sound  his  power  abroad ; 
Sing  the  rich  promise  of  his  grace, 
And  the  performing  God. 

3  Proclaim  salvation  from  the  Lord, 

For  wretched  dying  men ; 
His  hand  has  writ  the  sacred  word, 
With  an  immortal  pen. 

4  Engrav'd  as  in  eternal  brass, 

The  mighty  promise  shines ; 
Nor  can  the  powers  of  darkness  raze 
Those  everlasting  lines. 

5  His  every  word  of  grace  is  strong 

As  that  which  built  the  skies: 
The  voice  that  rolls  the  stars  along, 
Speaks  all  the  promises. 

6  O  might  I  hear  thy  heavenly  tongue 

But  whisper,  '  Thou  art  mine !' 
Those  heavenly  words  should  raise  my  song 
To  notes  almost  divine.  i.  w. 

^46  c.  m. 

1  JTgEHOLD,  how  happy  is  the  man, 
-hL^  Who  hears  instruction's  voice  ; 
Who  doth  the  heavenly  wisdom  gain, 

And  makes  the  Lord  his  choice. 

2  'Wisdom  hath  treasures  greater  far,         # 

Than  east  or  west  unfold ; 
And  her  rewards  more  precious  are, 
Than  stores  of  shining  gold. 


Confidence  and  Joy  in  God. 

3  In  her  right  hand  is  length  of  days ; 

How  bright  her  glories  shine  ! 
Riches  and  truth  her  left  displays, 
And  honours  all  divine. 

4  True  wisdom  may  we  all  possess, 

Then  will  our  joys  increase: 
Her  ways  are  ways  of  pleasantness, 

And  all  her  paths  are  peace,    w.  s.  &  h.  b. 


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4  Lilies  7's. 
LORY  be  to  God  on  high  ! 
God,  whose  glory  fills  the  sky ! 
Peace  on  earth  to  man  forgiven — 
Man,  the  well-belov'd  of  heaven. 

2  Sovereign  Father,  heavenly  King, 
Thee  we  now  presume  to  sing ; 
Glad  thine  attributes  confess ; 
Glorious  all,  and  numberless. 

3  Hail,  by  all  thy  works  ador'd ! 
Hail,  the  everlasting  Lord ! 

Thee  with  thankful  hearts  we  prove, 
God  of  power,  and  God  of  love. 

4  Christ,  our  Lord  and  God,  we  own ; 
Christ,  the  Father's  only  Son  ; 
Lamb  of  God,  for  sinners  slain  ; 
Saviour  of  offending  man. 

5  Bow  thine  ear,  in  mercy  bow ; 
Hear,  the  world's  Atonement,  Thou ; 
Jesus,  in  thy  name  we  pray  : 
Take,  O  take  our  sins  away  ! 

248  c.  m. 

1  T&  BOW  me  to  my  God's  decree, 
-B-  I  own  the  sentence  just — 
(The  sentence  of  mortality,) 
And  dust  return  to  dust. 


Confidence  and  Joy  in  God. 

2  Yet,  quicken'd  by  the  trumpet's  sound, 
This  dust  again  shall  rise. 
Beyond  the  old  creation  bound, 
And  shine  above  the  skies. 

249  l.  m. 

1  IT   OUD  let  the  tuneful  trumpet  sound, 
-SLA  And  spread  the  joyful  tidings  round 
Let  every  soul,  with  transport,  hear, 
And  hail  the  Lord's  accepted  year  ! 

2  Ye  debtors,  whom  he.  gives  to  know, 
That  you  ten  thousand  talents  owe — 
When    humbled  at  his  feet  ye  fall, 
Your  gracious  Lord  forgives  you  all. 

3  Slaves  that  have  borne  the  heavy  chain 
Of  sin  and  hell's  tyrannic  reign, 

To  liberty  assert  your  claim, 

And  urge  the  great  Redeemer's  name. 

4  The  rich  inheritance  you  lost, 
Restor'd,  improv'd,  you  now  may  boast; 
Fair  Salem  your  arrival  waits, 

To  golden  streets  and  pearly  gates. 

5  Her  blest  inhabitants,  no  more 
Bondage  and  poverty  deplore  ; 

No  debt,  but  love,  immensely  great, 
Whose  joy  still  rises  with  the  debt. 

6  O  happy  souls  that  know  the  sound  ! 
God's  light  shall  all  their  steps  surround 
And  show  that  Jubilee  begun, 

Which  thro'  eternal  years  shall  run. 

^&5tf        C.  M—  Watch-Night. 

1     TOIN,  all  ye  ransom'd  sons  of  grace, 
Q*    The  holy  joy  prolong, 
And  shout  to  the  Redeemer's  praise, 
A  solemn  midnight  song. 


Confidence  and  Joy  in  God. 

2  Blessing,  and  thanks,  and  love,  and  might, 

Be  to  our  Jesus  given, 
Who  turns  our  darkness  into  light — 
Yea,  turns  our  hell  to  heaven. 

3  Thither,  our  faithful  souls  he  leads  ; 

Thither  he  bids  us  rise, 
With  crowns  of  joy  upon  our  heads, 
To  meet  him  in  the  skies. 

4  To  seal  the  universal  doom, 

The  skies  he  soon  shall  bow  ; 
But  if  thou  must  at  midnight  come, 
O  let  us  meet  thee  now.  w. 


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4  Lines  7's. 


1  WOW  begin  the  heavenly  theme, 
X*    Sing  aloud  in  Jesus'  name  ; 
Ye,  who  his  salvation  prove, 
Triumph  in  redeeming  love. 

2  Ye,  who  see  the  Father's  grace 
Beaming  in  the  Saviour's  face, 
As  to  Canaan  on  ye  move, 
Praise  and  bless  redeeming  love. 

3  Mourning  souls,  dry  up  your  tears, 
Banish  all  your  guilty  fears ; 

See  your  guilt  and  curse  remove, 
Cancell'd  by  redeeming  love. 

4  Welcome,  all,  by  sin  opprest ; 
Welcome  to  his  sacred  rest ; 
Nothing  brought  him  from  above, 
Nothing  but  redeeming  love. 

5  When  his  Spirit  leads  us  home — 
When  we  to  his  glory  come — 
We  shall  all  the  fullness  prove, 
Of  the  Lord's  redeeming  love 


Confidence  and  Joy  in  God. 

252  c.  m. 

1  1T*ATHER,  how  wide  thy  glory  shines! 
ML     How  high  tiiy  wonders  rise ! 

Known  through  the  earth  by  thousand  signs, 
By  thousands  through  the  skies. 

2  Those  mighty  orbs  proclaim  thy  power ; 

Their  motions  speak  thy  skill ; 
And  on  the  wings  of  every  hour, 
We  read  \\y  patience  still. 

3  Part  of  thy  name  divinely  stands, 

On  all  thy  creatures  writ; 
They  shew  the  labour  of  thy  hands, 
Or  impress  of  thy  feet. 

4  But,  when  we  view  thy  strange  design 

To  save  rebellious  worms — 
Where  vengeance  and  compassion  join, 
In  their  divinest  forms  — 

5  Here  the  whole  Deity  is  known; 

?\Tor  dares  a  creature  cues?, 
Which  of  the  glories  brightest  shone — 
The  justice,  or  the  grace. 

6  Now  the  full  glories  of  the  Lamb, 

Adorn  the  heavenly  plains  ; 
Bright  seraphs  learn  Emanuel's  name, 
And  try  their  choicest  strains. 

7  0,  may  I  bear  some  humble  part 

In  that  immortal  song! 
Wonder  and  joy  shall  tune  my  heart. 

And  love  command  my  tongue.  I.  w. 


On  the  Prayer  and  Fight  of  Faith. 


253 


S.  M. 


1  £\  MAY  thy  powerful  Word 
^-J  Inspire  a  feeble  worm 

To  rush  into  thy  kingdom,  Lord, 
And  take  it  as  by  storm ! 

2  0  may  we  all  improve 

The  grace  already  given  ! 
To  seize  the  crown  of  perfect  love 
And  scale  the  mount  of  heaven! 


254 


C.  M. 


1  rgpHE  saints  of  God,  in  ancient  days 

Jl    Did  through  deep  waters  go; 
And  we  through  tribulation  pass, 
While  in  this  vale  of  woe. 

2  A  suffering  life  the  Saviour  led, 

Therefore  we'll  not  complain ; 

But  humbly  in  his  footsteps  tread, 

That  we  with  him  may  reign. 

3  If  faithful,  we  shall  reach  the  shore, 

Where  all  is  joy  and  love; 
Our  troubles  then  will  all  be  o'er, 

And  we  shall  reign  above.         w.  s.  &h.b. 


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S.  M. 


1  ~|TN  fellowship  alone, 

-&-  To  God  with  faith  draw  near: 

Approach  his  courts,  besiege  his  throne, 

With  all  the  power  of  prayer. 


On  the  Prayer  and  Fight  of  Faith. 

2  Go  to  his  temple,  go, 

Nor  from  his  altar  move  ; 

Let  every  house  his  worship  know, 

And  every  heart  his  love. 

3  To  God  your  spirits  dart ; 

Your  souls  in  words  declare; 
Or  groan  to  him  who  reads  the  heart — 
Th'  unutterable  prayer. 

4  His  mercy  now  implore, 

And  now  show  forth  his  praise  ; 
In  shouts,  or  silent  awe,  adore 
His  miracles  of  grace. 

5  Pour  out  your  souls  to  God, 

And  bow  them,  with  your  knees; 
And  spread  your  hearts  and  hands  abroad, 
And  pray  for  Sion's  peace. 

6  Your  guides  and  brethren  bear 

For  ever  on  your  mind  ; 
Extend  the  arms  of  mighty  prayer, 
In  grasping  all  mankind. 

7  From  strength  to  strength  go  on  ; 

Wrestle,  and  fight,  and  pray ; 
Tread  all  the  powers  of  darkness  down, 
And  win  the  well-fought  day. 

8  Still  let  the  Spirit  cry, 

In  all  his  soldiers,  '  Come,' 
Till  Christ  the  Lord  descend  from  high, 

And  take  the  conquerors  home.  w. 


256 


L.  M. 


1     A  BEL,  the  shepherd,  was  sincere ; 
-A-  He  serv'd  the  Lord  with  holy  fear; 
The  paths  of  righteousness  he  trod, 
And  offer'd  sacrifice  to  God. 


On  the  Prayer  and  Fight  of  Faith* 

2  He  did  in  faith  and  love  abound  ; 
His  sacrifice  acceptance  found  ; 

Swift  in  the  heavenly  path  he  mov'd ; 
His  conduct  was  of  God  approv'd. 

3  By  faith  in  Christ,  the  promis'd  seed, 
He  liv'd, — and  was  a  saint  indeed ; 
But  soon,  by  persecuting  Cain, 

This  servant  of  the  Lord  was  slain. 

4  While  Cain  the  murder  strove  to  hide, 
To  God,  the  blood  of  Abel  cried : 

It  cried  for  vengeance  from  the  ground  ; 
But  hark ! — I  hear  a  sweeter  sound : 

5  The  Saviour's  blood  speaks  better  things  ; 
Pardon,  and  peace,  and  life  it  brings: 

It  bids  the  captive  souls  be  free, 
And  makes  us  meet  his  face  to  see. 

w.  s.  &  h. 


257 


S.  M. 


1  |71  QUIP  me  for  the  war, 

-B-^  And  teach  my  hands  to  fight ; 
My  simple  upright  heart  prepare; 
And  guide  my  words  aright. 

2  Controul  my  every  thought ; 

My  whole  of  sin  remove ; 
Let  all  my  works  in  thee  be  wrought 
Let  all  be  wrought  in  love, 

3  0  arm  me  with  the  mind, 

Meek  Lamb,  which  was  in  thee! 
And  let  my  knowing  zeal  be  join'd 
With  perfect  charity. 

4  With  calm  and  temper'd  zeal, 

Let  me  enforce  thy  call; 

And  vindicate  thy  gracious  will, 

Which  offers  life  to  all. 


On  the  Prayer  and  Fight  of  Faith. 


258 


C.  M. 


1  "1"N  Dura's  plains  an  image  stood, 
-1-  (As  was  aloud  proclaimed,) 

And  there,  to  bum  the  saints  of  God, 
A  mighty  furnace  ftam'd. 

2  To  bow  before  this  idol  god, 

The  tribes  of  earth  did  meet  : 
But  the  three  Hebrews  nobly  stood, 
And  did  all  hell  defeat. 

3  Into  the  burning  furnace  then, 

These  pious  men  were  thrown  ; 
But  Jesus  Christ  was  with  them  seen, 
And  made  his  glory  known. 

4  The  word  of  this  salvation,  soon 

Spread  o'er  the  earth  abroad  ; 
The  king  and  people  straight  did  own 
The  power  of  Israel's  God. 

5  The  Lord  stands  by  his  feeble  saints, 

In  every  trying  hour: 
He  lends  an  ear  to  their  complaints, 
Nor  lets  the  flames  devour.  w.s.&ii. 

iidll       6  Lines  8V. — Part  First. 

1  fOEACE,  doubting  heart— my  God's  I  am! 
JL  Who  form'd  me  man,  forbids  my  fear; 
The  Lord  hath  call'd  me  by  my  name  ; 

The  Lord  protects,  for  ever  near : 
His  blood  for  me  did  once  atone, 
And  still  he  loves  and  guards  his  own. 

2  When  passing  through  the  Avat'ry  deep, 

I  ask  in  faith  his  promis'd  aid  ; 
The  waves  an  awful  distance  keep, 

And  shrink  from  my  devoted  head  : 
Fearless,  their  violence  I  dare ; 
They  cannot  harm — for  God  is  there! 


On  the  Prayer  and  Figltt  of  Faith. 

3  To  him  mine  eye  of  faith  I  turn, 

And  through  the  fire  pursue  my  way : 
The  fire  forgets  its  power  to  burn  ; 

The  lambent  flames  around  me  play : 
I  own  his  power — accept  the  sign — 
And  shout,  to  prove  the  Saviour  mine. 

4  Still  nigh  me,  0  my  Saviour,  stand! 

And  guard  in  fierce  temptation's  hour  ; 
Hide  in  the  hollow  of  thy  hand  ; 

Shew  forth  in  me  thy  saving  power: 
Still  he  thy  arms  my  sure  defence  ; 
Nor  earth,  nor  hell,  shall  pluck  me  thence. 


26© 


6  Lines  8's. — Part  Second. 


1  ^glNCE  thou  hast  bid  me  come  to  thee, 
£-?  (Good  as  thou  art,  and  strong  to  save,) 
I'll  walk  o'er  life's  tempestuous  sea, 

Upborne  by  the  unyielding  wave : 
Dauntless,  though  rocks  of  pride  be  near, 
And  yawning  whirlpools  of  despair. 

2  When  darkness  intercepts  the  skies, 

And  sorrow's  waves  around  me  roll — 
When  high  the  storms  of  troubles  rise, 

And  half  o'erwhelm  my  sinking  soul — 
My  soul  a  sudden  calm  shall  feel, 
And  hear  a  whisper— '  Peace,  be  still!' 

3  Though  in  affliction's  furnace  try'd, 
Unhurt,  on  snares  and  death  I'll  tread: 

Though  sin  assail,  and  hell  thrown  wide, 

Pour  all  its  flames  upon  my  head — 
Like  Moses'  bush,  I'll  mount  the  higher, 
And  flourish,  unconsum'd  in  fire.  w. 


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On  the  Prayer  and  Fight  of  Faith. 

T.  M. 

1  TO Y  whom  was  David  taught 
M3  To  aim  the  dreadful  blow, 
When  he  Goliath  fought, 

And  laid  the  Gittite  low? 
No  sword  nor  spear  the  stripling  took, 
But  chose  a  pebble  from  the  brook. 

2  'Twas  Israel's  God  a»d  King 

Who  sent  him  to  the  fight ; 
Who  gave  him  strength  to  sling, 

And  skill  to  aim  aright. 
Ye  feeble  saints,  your  strength  endures: 
Behold,  young  David's  God  is  yours. 

3  Who  ordered  Gideon  forth, 

To  storm  th'  invader's  camp, 
With  arms  of  little  worth — 
A  pitcher  and  a  lamp  ? 
The  trumpets  made  his  coming  known, 
And  all  the  host  was  overthrown. 

4  Stand  fast,  ye  saints  of  God, 

By  your  great  Captain's  side  ; 
Still  resting  in  the  blood 

Of  Jesus  crucified : 
Ye  shall  o'ercome,  through  Jesus'  word, 
And  triumph  in  your  conqu'ring  Lord. 

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.1    XESUS,  thine  ear  in  mercy  bow, 
M    And  hearken  to  my  prayer: 
I  thirst  for  thy  salvation  now; 
I  come,  thy  grace  to  share. 

2  As  showers  descend  to  bless  the  earth, 
And  cause  the  fruits  to  grow; 
May  streams  divine,  of  richer  worth, 
My  longing  heart  o'erflow. 


On  the  Prayer  and  Fight  of  Faith. 

3  As  water  purifies  the  flesh, 

So  grace  can  cleanse  the  soul ; 
My  fainting  spirit  now  refresh, 
And  make  the  wounded  whole. 

4  Yea,  Lord,  on  me  thyself  bestow, 

And  never  hence  depart  ; 
Rivers  of  water  then  shall  flow 

From  my  believing  heart.  w.  s.  &  h. 

2§3  C.  M. 

1  jn|Y  faith  we  view  fair  Canaan's  coast, 
-i^   Beyond  the  swelling  flood; 

There  we  behold  a  shining  host — 
An  army  bought  with  blood. 

2  They  once  with  troubles  were  opprest ; 

Like  us,  they  sufTer'd  here  ; 
But  Jesus  Christ  has  made  them  blest, 
And  wip'd  off  every  tear. 

3  With  joy,  they  cross'd  the  mighty  stream, 

On  which  their  souls  were  toss'd  ; 
They've  reach'd  the  new  Jerusalem, 
Where  faith  in  sight  is  lost. 

4  If  faithful,  we  expect,  ere  long, 

To  reach  that  happy  place  ; 
To  mingle  with  the  blood-wash'd  throng, 
And  shout  redeeming  grace.       w.  s.  &H. 


m 


S.  M.— Part  First. 


JESUS,  the  Conqueror,  reigns, 
In  glorious  strength  array'd  ; 
His  kingdom  over  all  maintains, 
And  bids  the  earth  be  glad. 

Ye  sons  of  men,  rejoice 

In  Jesus'  mighty  love  ; 
Lift  up  your  heart,  lift  up  your  voice, 

To  him  who  rules  above. 


On  the  Prayer  and  Fight  of  Faith. 

3  Extol  his  kingly  power; 

Kiss  the  exalted  Sou, 
Who  died, — and  lives  to  die  no  more, 
High  on  his  Father's  throne. 

4  Our  Advocate  with  God, 

He  undertakes  our  cause, 
And  spreads  through  all  the  earth  abroad 
The  victory  of  his  cross. 

5  That  bloody  banner  see, 

And  in  your  Captain's  sight, 
Fight  the  "good  fight  of  faith  with  me — 
My  fellow-soldiers,  fight. 

6  In  mighty  phalanx  join'd, 

To  battle  all  proceed; 
Arm'd  with  th'  unconquerable  mind 

Which  was  in  Christ,  your  head.  w. 


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1  TTTRGE  on  your  rapid  course, 
^-/    Ye  blood-besprinkled  bands  ; 
The  heavenly  kingdom  suffers  force ; 

'Tis  seized  by  violent  hands. 

2  See  there  the  starry  crown 

That  glitters  through  the  skies  ! 
Satan,  the  world,  and  sin,  tread  down, 
And  take  the  glorious  prize  ! 

3  Through  much  distress  and  pain, 

Through  many  a  conflict  here, 
Through  blood,  ye  must  the  entrance  gain 
Yet,  O,  disdain  to  fear! 

4  '  Courage,'  your  Captain  cries, 

(Who  all  your  toil  foreknew  :) 
'Toil  ye  shall  have,  yet  all  dispise  ; 
I  have  o'ercome  for  you.' 


On  the  Prayer  and  Fight  of  Faith. 

5  The  world  cannot  withstand 

Its  ancient  Conqueror ; 
The  world  must  sink  beneath  the  hand 
Which  arras  us  for  the  war. 

6  This  is  the  victory — ■ 

Before  our  faith  they  fall: 
Jesus  hath  died  for  you  and  me ! 
Believe,  and  conquer  all ! 

268  L.  M. 

1  JTESUS  !  and  shall  it  ever  be, 

**  *A  mortal  man  asham'd  of  thee? 
Asham'd  of  thee,  whom  angels  praise — 
Whose  glory  shines  through  endless  days? 

2  Asham'd  of  Jesus ! — of  that  Friend, 

On  whom  my  hopes  of  heaven  depend! 
No!  when  I  blush,  be  this  my  shame, 
That  I  no  more  revere  his  name. 

3  Asham'd  of  Jesus !  yes.  I  may, 
When  I've  no  sins  to  wash  away — 
No  tears  to  wipe — no  joys  to  crave — 
And  no  immortal  soul  to  save! 

4  Till  then — nor  is  the  boasting  vain — 
Till  then,  I'll  boast  a  Saviour  slain: 
And,  0,  may  this  my  glory  be, 
That  Christ  is  not  asham'd  of  me ! 

267  L.  M. 

1  QHALL  I,  for  fear  of  feeble  man, 
£3  The  Spirit's  course  in  me  restrain? 
Or,  undismay'd  in  deed  and  word, 

Be  a  true  witness  for  my  Lord? 

2  Aw'd  by  a  mortal's  frown,  shall  I 
Conceal  the  word  of  God  most  high  ? 
How  then  before  thee  shall  I  dara 
To  stand — or  how  thine  anger  bear? 


On  the  Prayer  and  Fight  of  Faith 

3  Shall  I,  to  sooth  th'  unholy  throng, 
Soften  thy  truths,  and  smooth  my  tongue? 
To  gain  earth's  gilded  toys,  or  flee 

The  cross,  endur'd,  my  Lord,  by  thee? 

4  What,  then,  is  he  whose  scorn  I  dread  ? 
Whose  wrath  or  hate  makes  me  afraid  ? 
A  man  !— an  heir  of  death! — a  slave 

To  sin!— a  bubble  on  the  wave! 

5  Yea,  let  men  rage,  since  thou  wilt  spread 
Thy  shadowing  wings  around  my  head: 
Since  in  all  pain  thy  tender  love 

Will  still  my  sure  refreshment  prove.  w 

2§8  L.  M. 

1  rgpHE  Lord  is  King — and  earth  submits 

-S-    Howe'er  impatient,  to  his  sway : 
Between  the  cherubim  he  sits, 
And  makes  his  restless  foes  obey. 

2  All  power  is  to  our  Jesus  given ; 

O'er  earth's  rebellious  sons  he  reigns: 
He  mildly  rules  the  hosts  of  .heaven; 
And  holds  the  powers  of  hell  in  chains. 

3  In  vain  doth  satan  rage  his  hour; 

Beyond  his  chain  he  cannot  go: 
Our  Jesus  shall  stir  up  his  power, 
And  soon  avenge  us  of  our  foe. 

4  Come,  glorious  Lord,  the  rebels  spurn: 

Scatter  thy  foes,  victorious  King : 
And  Gath  and  Askelon  shall  mourn, 

And  all  the  sons  of  God  shall  sing.  w. 

QQ9  L.  M. 

1  tf\  LET  us  never  cease  to  pray, 
^-J*  Nor  cast  our  confidence  away; 
But  ever  trust  in  Jesus'  love, 
And  haste  to  our  reward  above. 


On  the  Prayer  and  Fight  of  Faith. 

2  As  we  have  much  to  undergo, 
We  need  all  patience  here  below; 
That  after  we  have  done  his  will, 
We  may  be  found  on  Zion's  hill. 

3  The  promise  we  shall  all  receive, 
If  we  continue  to  believe: 

We  shall  our  heavenly  Canaan  gain, 
And  bid  farewell  to  grief  and  pain. 

4  May  we  on  Jesus  Christ  depend, 
And  love  and  serve  him  to  the  end; 
Pursue,  with  zeal,  the  heavenly  way, 
And  every  moment  watch  and  pray. 

w.  s.  &H.B, 

570  C.  M. 

1      A  M  I  a  soldier  of  the  cross, 


A  follower  of  the  Lamb? 
And  shall  I  fear  to  own  his  cause, 
Or  blush  to  speak  his  name  ? 

2  Must  I  be  carried  to  the  skies, 

On  flowery  beds  of  ease — 
While  others  fought  to  win  the  prize, 
And  sail'd  through  bloody  seas? 

3  Are  there  no  foes  for  me  to  face  ? 

Must  I  not  stem  the  flood  ? 
Is  this  vile  world  a  friend  to  grace, 
To  help  me  on  to  God? 

4  Sure  I  must  fight,  if  I  would  reign  ; 

Increase  my  courage,  Lord ! 
I'll  bear  the  toil,  endure  the  pain, 
Supported  by  thy  word. 

5  Thy  saints,  in  all  this  glorious  war, 

Shall  conquer,  tho'  they  die: 

They  see  the  triumph  from  afar, 

And  seize  it  with  their  eye. 


On  the   Praijer  and  Fight  of  Faith. 

6  When  tbflfct  illustrious  day  shall  rise, 
And  all  thine  armies  shine 
In  robes  of  victory,  through  the  skies, 
The  glory  shall  be  thine.  I.  w. 


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4  Lines  7's. 


"APPY  are  the  saints  above  ! 
They  have  gain'd  the  heavenly  prize! 
Now,  on  wings  of  faith  and  love, 
We  to  realms  of  glory  rise. 

2  Though  on  earth  we  suffer  pain, 

This  wih  not  for  ever  last : 
We  shall  soon  our  Canaan  gain; 
Soon  our  sufferings  will  be  past. 

3  In  that  world  of  heavenly  rest, 

Joys,  like  morning  dew,  distil: 
With  tae  Lord  for  ever  blest, 
We  shall  reign  on  Zion's  hill. 

4  Nothing  shall  our  spirits  wound; 

All  will  there  be  joy  and  love: 
We  with  glory  shall  be  crown'd, 

la  our  Father's  house  above,     w.  s.  &h.  ] 


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C.  M. 


1  TESUS,  to  thee  in  faith  we  bow ; 
***    Thy  heavenly  grace  bestow  : 
May  streams  of  living  water  now 

Out  of  our  bellies  flow !  John,  vii.  38. 

2  Now  may  the  Holy  Ghost  be  given 

To  each  believing  heart  ! 
The  faith  that  moves  the  arm  of  Heaven, 
To  all  our  souls  impart !  h.  b.  &  w.  s. 


On  the  Prayer  and  Fight  of  Faith* 


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L.  M. 

1  ipiOME,  Saviour,  Jesus,  from  above! 
^-^  Assist  me  with  thy  heavenly  grace ! 
Empty  my  heart  of  earthly  love, 

And  for  thyself  prepare  'the  place. 

2  0  let  thy  sacred  presence  fill, 

And  set  my  longing  spirit  free — 
Which  pants  to  have  no  other  will, 
But  day  and  night  to  feast  on  thee. 

3  While  in  this  region  here  beiow, 

No  other  good  will  I  pursue  ; 
I'll  bid  this  world  of  noise  and  show, 
With  all  its  glittering  snares,  adieu. 

4  That  path  with  humble  speed  I'll  seek, 

In  which  my  Saviour's  footsteps  shine  ; 
Nor  will  I  hear,  nor  will  I  speak 
Of  any  other  love,  but  thine. 

5  Henceforth,  may  no  profane  delight 

Divide  this  consecrated  soul  : 
Possess  it  thou,  who  hast  the  right, 
As  Lord  and  Master  of  the  whole. 

G  Wealth,  honour,  pleasure,  and  what  e  se 
This  short  enduring  world  can  give, 
Tempt  as  ye  will,  my  soul  repels — 
To  Christ  alone  resolv'd  to  live. 


L.  M. 
BRAHAM,  when  severely  tried, 
His  faith  by  his  obedience  show'd 
He  with  the  harsh  command  comply'd, 
And  gave  his  Isaac  back  to  God. 

His  son  the  father  offer'd  up, 
Son  of  his  age — his  only  son ; 

Object  of  all  his  joy  and  hope, 
And  less  belov'd  than  God  alone. 


On  the  Prayer  and  Fight  of  Faith, 

3  O  for  a  faith  like  his,  that  we 

The  bright  example  may  pursue  ! 
May  gladly  give  up  all  to  thee, 

To  whom  our  more  than  all  is  due. 

4  Is  there  a  thing  than  life  more  dear? 

A  thing,  from  which  we  cannot  part  ? 
We  can:  we  now  rejoice  to  tear 
The  idol  from  our  bleeding  heart. 

5  Jesus,  accept  our  sacrifice  ; 

All  things  for  thee  Ave  count  but  loss  : 
Lo  !  at  thy  word  our  idol  dies  ! 

Dies  on  the  altar  of  thy  cross.  w. 


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C.  M. 


ATTEND,  0  Lord,  thy  children's  cry 
And  send  the  showers  of  grace ; 
Pour  out  thy  Spirit  from  on  high. 
And  bless  the  wilderness. 

May  it  become  a  fruitful  field, 
Where  faith  and  patience  grow  ; 

A  heavenly  harvest  may  it  yield, 
And  all  thy  goodness  show. 

May  fruits  of  righteousness  and  truth, 

Abound  in  every  place  : 
May  hoary  age  and  rising  youth, 

O'erflow  with  truth  and  grace.  h.  b. 


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C.  M. 
1HOU  call'st  us,  Lord,  to  fight  for  thee, 
O  arm  us  with  thy  might ! 
We  then  shall  gain  the  victory, 
And  put  all  hell  to  flight. 

2  On  thy  great  power  alone  we  stay; 
Thou  art  our  strength  and  guide  ; 
And  we'll  not  fear  to  win  the  day, 
While  by  our  Captain's  side. 


On  the  Prayer  and  Fight  of  Faith. 

3  For  while  by  mighty  faith  we  stand, 

Our  every  foe  shall  fall: 
The  flaming  sword  in  thy  right  hand, 
Shall  more  than  conquer  all. 

4  And  when  the  victory  we  have  won, 

We  shall  receive  the  crown, 
And  shine  illustrious  as  the  sun, 

And  on  thv  throne  sit  down.     w.  s.&h.  b. 


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4  Lines  8\<>  and  2  6's. 

1  f\  HOW  shall  I  true  wisdom  find, 
Vr  Or  get  an  understanding  mind, 

To  know  the  truth  divine  ? 
Were  I  of  wisdom  pure  possest, 
And  with  my  Saviour's  image  blest, 

I  should  for  ever  shine. 

2  Fountain  of  wisdom,  God  of  love, 
Look  down  in  mercy  from  above, 

And  bid  the  light  arise : 
The  knowledge  of  thyself  impart, 
Remove  all  hardness  from  my  heart. 

And  make  me  truly  wise.  w.  s.  &h.  b. 

2 To  4  Lines  Vs. 

1  |p10ME,  my  soul,  thy  suit  prepare; 
%y  Jesus  loves  to  answer  prayer: 
He  himself  has  bid  thee  pray, 
Therefore  will  not  say  thee  '  Nay.' 

2  Thou  art  coming  to  a  King  ; 
Large  petitions  with  thee  bring  : 
For  his  power  and  grace  are  such, 
None  can  ask  or  hope  too  much. 

3  With  my  burden  I  begin: 
Lord,  remove  this  load  of  sin ! 
Let  thy  blood,  for  sinners  spilt, 
Set  my  conscience  free  from  guilt. 


On  the  Prayer  and  Fight  of  Faith* 

4  Lord,  I  come  to  thee  for  rest, 
Take  possession  cf  my  breast ; 

There  thy  blood-bought  right  maintain, 
And,  without  a  rival,  reign. 

5  While  I  am  a  pilgrim  here, 
Let  thy  love  my  spirit  cheer: 

As  my  guide,  my  guard,  my  friend, 
Lead  me  to  my  journey's  end. 

C  Show  we  what  I  have  to  do ; 
Every  hour  my  strength  renew: 
Let  me  live  the  life  of  faith  ; 
Let  me  die  thy  people's  death. 


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L.  M. 


HEX  trials  scatter,  Lord,  thy  sheep, 
And  Zion's  mourners  sigh  and  weep, 
Be  thou  their  strength,  be  thou  their  stay, 
Throughout  the  dark  and  cloudy  day. 

2  Search  cut  thy  sheep,  dispel  their  fears, 
And  wipe  away  thy  children's  tears  ; 
Restore  them  to  the  prayer  of  faith, 
And  save  them  from  the  second  death. 

3  Yea,  Lord,  bring  back  thy  wand'ring  sheep, 
That  Zion  may  no  longer  weep: 

May  they  on  Israel's  mount  be  blest, 
And  find  in  thee  a  heavenly  rest. 

4  Thy  sheep  to  living  waters  lead  ; 
Jn  goodly  pastures  may  they  feed  : 

And  those  which  from  thy  fold  were  driven, 
Now  find  again  their  way  to  heaven. 

H.  B.  &W. 


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HILE  passing  through  this  dreary  vale, 
In  houses  made  of  clay  we  dwell, 
Expos'd  to  wind  and  rain : 


On  the  Prayer  and  Fight  of  Faith. 

These  all  are  subject  to  decay; 
But  we've  a  house  in  realms  of  day, 
Which  ever  shall  remain. 

2  Mortals  are  our  companions  here; 
But  we,  with  God  and  angels  there, 

Shall  dwell  fur  evermore: 
Ere  long-,  we  shall  from  earth  remove, 
And  join  the  heavenly  hosts  above, 
On  that  eternal  shore. 

3  Our  joys  on  earth  are  mix'd  with  grief, 
But  we  shall  find  a  sure  relief; 

And  gain  the  promis'd  land  ; 
We  then  shall  reign  above  the  skies, 
And  share  the  everlasting  joys, 

Which  flow  at  God's  right  hand,    w.s.&th. 

5So  1  c.  u. 

1  "jOELSHAZZAR,  once  profanely  bold, 
-*-^  The  Lord  of  hosts  defy'd; 

But  vengeance  scon  his  boast  controll'd, 
And  humbled  all  his  pride. 

2  He  saw  a  hand  upon  the  wall, 

(And  trembi'd  on  his  throne,) 
Which  wrote  his  sudden  dreadful  fall, 
In  characters  unknown. 

3  Why  should  he  tremble  at  the  view 

Of  what  he  could  not  read  ? 
Foreboding  conscience  quickly  knew 
His  ruin  was  decreed. 

4  See  him  o'erwhelm'd  with  deep  distress, 

His  eyes  with  anguish  roll! 
His  looks,  and  loosen'd  joints,  express 
The  terrors  of  his  soul. 

5  His  pomp  and  music,  guests  and  wine, 

No  more  delight  afford. 
0,  sinner,  ere  this  case  be  thine, 
Begin  to  seek  the  Lord. 


On  the  Prayer  and  Fight  of  Faith. 

6  The  law,  like  this  hand-writing,  stands, 
And  shows  the  wrath  of  God ; 
But  Jesus  meets  its  great  demands, 
And  saves  us  by  his  blood. 


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W 


HEN  God  look'd  down  from  heaven,  and 


saw 

How  sinners  broke  his  righteous  law — 
How  hatred  they  for  love  return'd — 
His  anger  rose,  his  fury  burn'd. 

2  Jenovah  threaten'd,  as  he  stood, 
To  sweep  the  nations  with  a  flood  : 
And  cause  his  judgements  to  descend — 
But  not  to  make  a  final  end. 

3  Noah  found  favour  in  his  sight ; 

He  serv'd  the  Lord  with  all  his  might : 
With  joy  he  ran  the  heavenly  race, 
And  triumph'd  in  his  Maker's  grace. 

4  God  did  to  him  his  will  declare, 

And  bade  him  straight  an  ark  prepare. 
Noah,  the  high  command  obey'd, 
And  found  preserving  love  display'd. 

5  Cattle  and  fowl,  of  every  kind, 
Did  in  the  ark  a  refuge  find. 

The  rising  flood  they  did  not  fear, 
For  they  were  kept  in  safety  there. 

6  So  Christ,  the  ark  in  which  we  dwell, 
Will  save  us  from  a  burning  hell ; 
And  lead  us  to  the  realms  above, 
Where  all  is  peace,  and  joy,  and  love. 

w.  s.  &  H. 


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6  Lines  8's. 


1  "|"ESUS,  thou  sovereign  Lord  of  all, 

**    (The  same  through  one  eternal  day,) 
Attend  thy  feeblest  followers'  call — 
And,  0  instruct  us  how  to  pray! 
Pour  out  the  supplicating  grace, 
And  stir  us  up  to  seek  thy  face ! 

2  We  cannot  think  a  gracious  thought — 

We  cannot  feel  a  good  desire — 
Till  thou,  Avho  call'dst  a  world  from  nought, 

The  power  into  our  hearts  inspire: 
And  then  we  in  the  spirit  groan, 
And  then  we  give  thee  back  thine  own. 

3  Come,  in  thy  pleading  Spirit,  down, 

To  us  who  for  thy  coming  stay : 
Of  all  thy  gifts  we  ask  but  one — 

We  ask,  the  constant  power  to  pray. 
Indulge  us,  Lord,  in  this  request: 

Thou  canst  not,  then,  deny  the  rest.  v 

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1  *p OME,  all  ye  followers  of  the  Lord, 
^y  In  Jesus'  service  join: 

'Tis  Jesus  gives  the  sacred  word — 
The  ordinance  divine. 

2  Then  let  us  his  command  obey, 

And  ask  whate'er  we  want : 
Still  pray  we,  every  moment  pray, 
And  never,  never  faint. 

3  And  place  no  longer  let  us  give 

To  the  old  tempter's  will: 
Nor  ever  more  our  duty  leave, 
While  satan  cries,  'Be  still.' 

4  But,  stand  we  in  the  ancient  way ; 

With  God  ourselves  acquaint : 
Still  pray  we,  every  moment  pray, 
And  never,  never  faint. 


On  the  Prayer  and  Fight  of  Faith. 

5  Though  it  be  weariness  and  pain 

To  slothful  flesh  and  blood  ; 
We  will  the  hallow'd  cross  sustain, 
And  bless  the  welcome  load. 

6  We'll  all  our  griefs  to  God  display, 

And  pour  out  our  complaint  : 
Still  pray  we,  every  moment  pray, 

And  never,  never  "faint,        w.  a  by  w.s.  &c  n.E. 


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1  nnHE  praying  spirit  breathe; 

Ja_    The  watching  power  impart: 
From  all  entanglements  beneath, 
Call  oiT  my  peaceful  heart. 

2  My  feeble  mind  sustain, 

By  worldly  thoughts  opprest ; 
Appear,  and  bid  me  turn  again 
To  my  eternal  rest. 

3  Swift  to  my  rescue  come ; 

Thy  own  this  moment  seize; 
Gather  my  wand'ring  spirit  home, 
And  keep  in  perfect  peace. 

4  SufFer'd  no  more  to  rove, 

O'er  all  the  earth  abroad: 
Arrest  the  prisoner  of  thy  love, 
And  shut  me  up  in  God. 

288  c.  m. 

1  ^SHEPHERD  divine,  our  wants  relieve, 
^3  In  this  our  evil  day: 

To  all  thy  tempted  followers  give 
The  power  to  watch  and  pray. 

2  Long  as  our  fiery  trials  last, 

Long  as  the  cross  we  bear  : 
O  let  our  souls  on  thee  be  cast, 
In  never-ceasing  prayer. 


On  the  Prayer  and  Fight  oj  Faith. 

3  The  spirit  of  interceding  grace 

Give  us  in  faith  to  claim : 
To  wrestle  till  we  see  thy  face, 
And  know  thy  hidden  name. 

4  Till  thou  thy  perfect  love  impart, 

Till  thou  thyself  bestow, 
Be  this  the  cry  of  every  heart, 
'I  will  not  let  thee  go! 

5  '  I  will  not  let  thee  go,  unless 

Thou  tell  thy  name  to  me; 
With  all  thy  great  salvation  bless, 
And  make  me  all  like  thee!' 

6  Then  let  me,  on  the  mountain  top, 

Behold  thy  open  face  : 
Where  faith  iu*  sight  is  swallow'd  up, 
And  prayer,  in  endless  praise!         .        w. 


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1  f\  WONDROUS  power  of  faithful  prayer ! 
\Jr    What  tongue  can  tell  th'  Almighty  grace? 
God's  hands,  or  bound,  or  open  are. 

As  Moses,  or  Elijah  prays  : 
Let  Moses  in  the  spirit  groan, 
And  God  cries  out,  'Let  me  alone! 

2  'Let  me  alone,  that  all  my  wrath 

May  rise,  the  wicked  to  consume  !' 
While  Justice  hears  thy  praying  faith, 

It  cannot  seal  the  sinner's  doom: 
'My  Son  is  in  my  servant's  prayer — 
And  Jesus  forces  me  to  spare.' 

3  0  blessed  word  of  gospel-grace, 

Which  now  we  for  our  Israel  plead ! 
A  faithless  and  backsliding  race, 

Whom  thou  hast  out  of  Egypt  freed ! 
O  do  not  then  in  wrath  chastise, 
Nor  let  thy  whole  displeasure  rise. 


On  the  Prayer  and  Fight  of  Faith. 

4  Father,  regard  thy  pleading  Son ; 
Accept  his  all-availing  prayer; 
And  send  a  peaceful  answer  down, 

In  honour  of  our  Spokesman  there; 
Whose  blood  proclaims  our  sins  forgiven, 
And  speaks  thy  rebels  up  to  heaven.     . 


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S.  M.—Part  First. 

1  TESUS,  my  strength,  my  hope, 
•P      On  thee  I  cast  my  care  ; 

With  humble  confidence  look  up, 

And  know  thou  hear'st  my  pray'r. 

2  Give  me  on  thee  to  wait, 

Till  I  can  all  things  do; 
On  thee,  almighty  to  create, 
Almighty  to  renew. 

3  I  want  a  sober  mind, 

A  self-renouncing  will, 
That  tramples  down,  and  casts  behind, 
The  baits  of  pleasing  ill: 

4  A  soul  inur'd  to  pain, 

To  hardship,  grief,  and  loss; 
Bold  to  take  up,  firm  to  sustain, 
The  consecrated  cross. 

5  I  want  a  godly  fear, 

A  quick  discerning  eye, 
That  looks  to  thee  when  sin  is  near, 
And  sees  the  tempter  fly. 

6  A  spirit  still  prepar'd, 

And  armed  with  jealous  care, 
For  ever  standing  on  its  guard, 
And  watching  unto  prayer. 


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1   ]["  WANT  a  heart  to  pray, 

-*-  To  pray,  and  never  cease  ; 
Never  to  murmur  at  thy  stay, 
Or  wish  my  sufferings  less, 


On  the  Prayer  and  Fight  of  Faith. 

2  This  blessing,  above  all, 

Always  to  pray,  I  want ; 
Out  of  the  deep  on  thee  to  call, 
And  never,  never  faint. 

3  I  want  a  true  regard, 

A  single  steady  aim, 
(Unmov'd  by  threat'ning  or  reward,) 
To  thee  and  thy  great  name: 

4  A  jealous,  just  concern, 

For  thine  immortal  praise  ; 
A  pure  desire  that  all  may  learn, 
And  glorify  thy  grace. 

5  I  rest  upon  thy  word — 

The  promise  is  for  me : 
My  succour  and  salvation,  Lord, 
Shall  surely  come  from  thee. 

fi  But  let  me  still  abide, 

Nor  from  my  hope  remove, 

Till  thou  my  patient  spirit  guide, 
Into  thy  perfect  love. 


RJW  4  Lines  Ts. 

1  ~W   ORD,  that  I  may  learn  of  thee, 

B-i  Give  me  true  simplicity  ; 
Wean  my  soul,  and  keep  it  low, 
Willing  thee,  alone,  to  know. 

2  Let  me  cast  my  reeds  aside — 
All  that  feeds  ray  knowing  pride: 
Not  to  man,  but  God  submit, 
Lay  my  reasonings  at  thy  feet. 

3  Of  my  boasted  wisdom  spoii'd, 
Docile — helpless  as  a  child  ; 
Only  seeing  in  thy  light  ; 
Onlv  walking  in  thy  might. 


On  the  Prayer  and  Fight  of  Faith. 

4  Then  infuse  the  teaching  grace, 
Spirit  of  truth  and  righteousness  ; 
Knowledge,  love  divine,  impart, 
Life  eternal  to  my  heart.  w. 

291  s.m. 

1  A  H,  when  shall  I  awake 

-tm.  From  sin's  soft-soothing  power? 
The  slumber  from  my  spirit  shake, 
And  rise,  to  fall  no  more? 

2  Awake,  no  more  to  sleep, 

But  stand  with  constant  care, 
Looking  for  God  my  soul  to  keep, 
And  watching  unto  prayer? 

3  O  could  I  always  pray, 

And  never,  never  faint ; 
But  simply  to  my  God  display 
My  every  care  and  wrant ! 

4  I  know  that  thou  would'st  give 

More  than  I  can  request  ; 
Thou  still  art  ready  to  receive 
My  soul  to  perfect  rest. 

5  I  feel  thee  willing,  Lord, 

A  sinful  world  to  save ; 
All  may  obey  thy  gracious  word, 
May  peace  and  pardon  have. 

6  Not  one  of  all  the  race, 

But  may  return  to  thee; 
But  at  the  throne  of  sovereign  grace, 

May  fall  and  weep  like  me.  w. 


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]   nPO  thee,  O  God  of  power  divine, 
-«-    Be  praise  and  glory  given  ; 
Thy  works  throughout  creation  shine, 
Thou  Lord  of  earth  and  heaven. 


On  the  Prayer  and  Fight  of  Faith. 

2  Thy  wonder-working  hand  is  seen 

In  every  plant  and  flower  ; 
The  fields  array'd  in  cheerful  green, 
Proclaim  thy  mighty  power. 

3  The  winds  thou  holdest  in  thy  hand, 

And  dost  creation  fill ; 
The  trees  that  in  the  forest  stand, 
Show  forth  thy  heavenly  skill. 

4  Birds  of  the  air  exalt  thy  fame, 

And  shall  I  silent  be?' 
No,  Lord,  thy  goodness  I'll  proclaim, 
And  give  my.  heart  to  thee. 

5  Ten  thousand  gifts  thou  hast  bestow'd  ; 

I  bless  thy  hand  divine. 
Author  of  all  created  good, 

Eternal  praise  be  thine.  w.  s.  &  h.  b. 


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L.  M. 


1  rflREMENDOUS  oracle  divine  ! 

JL    Who  can  the  harsh  command  obey — 
'That  son,  that  only  son  of  thine  ; 
That  son  belov'd,  that  Isaac,  slay  !' 

2  Whoe'er  the  God  of  Abraham  know, 

Their  faith,  by  like  obedience,  prove; 
And  offering  up  their  Isaac's  show, 
The  power  supreme  of  Jesus'  love. 

3  Father,  thou  call'st  me  by  my  name, 

Thy  sovereign  pleasure  to  fulfil : 
And,  lo,  through  grace  I  ready  am 
To  answer  all  thy  awful  will. 

4  By  faith  I  climb  the  mountain  top, 

Thy  blessing  cheerfully  resign, 
And  yield  my  dearest  comfort  up, 

A  bleeding  sacrifice  divine.  w. 


On  the  Prayer  and  Fight  of  Faith. 

294         s.  m. 

1  |p  RACIOUS  Redeemer,  shake 
^JT  This  slumber  from  my  soul  ! 

Say  to  me  row,  'Awake,  awake! 

'And  Christ  shall  make  thee  whole.' 

2  Lay  to  thy  mighty  hand  ; 

Alarm  me  in  this  hour  ; 
And  make  me  fully  understand 
The  thunder  of  thy  power  ! 

3  Give  me  on  thee  to  call, 

Always  to  watch  and  pray, 
Lest  I  into  temptation  fall, 
And  cast  my  shield  away. 

4  For  each  assault  prepar'd, 

And  ready  may  I  be  ; 
For  ever  standing  on  my  guard, 
And  looking  up  to  thee. 

5  0  do  thou  always  warn 

My  soul  of  evil  near  ! 
When  "to  the  right  or  left  I  turn, 
Thy  voice  still  let  me  hear: 

6  '  Come  back  !  this  is  the  way  ! 

Come  back,  and  walk  herein  !' 
O  may  I  hearken  and  obey, 

And  shun  the  paths  of  sin  ! 


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[THOUT  thy  aid,  Almighty  God, 
Vain  is  the  help  of  man  ; 
But  if  thou  shed  thy  love  abroad, 
We  shall  the  conquest  gain. 

2  'Tis  thou  must  set  our  spirits  free, 
And  all  our  hearts  renew  ; 
Here,  Lord,  we  give  ourselves  to  thee, 
'Tis  all  that  we  can  do. 


On  the  Prayer  and  Fight  of  Faith. 

3  Tis  thou,  0  Lord,  must  build  us  up, 

With  wisdom  from  above : 
'  Increase  our  faith,  confirm  our  hope, 
And  perfect  us  in  love.' 

4  'Tis  thou  must  guide  us  day  by  day, 

And  make  us  just  and  true  : 
Here,  Lord,  we  give  ourselves  to  thee — 
'Tis  all  that  we  can  do.  H.  b. 

296  4  Lines  Vs. 

1  #^OME,  my  God,  make  no  delay: 
^L^  Come,  my  Saviour,  come  away: 
Enter  each  believing  heart, 

Never,  never  to  depart. 

2  Jesus,  may  we  live  to  thee, 
In  the  bonds  of  unity  ; 

Drink  the  living  streams  of  love, 

Till  we  meet  in  heaven  above.  Origi. 


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C.  M. 

1  IT  WANT  a  principle  within, 
-fi-  Of  jealous  godly  fear  ; 

A  sensibility  of  sin, 
A  pain  to  feel  it  near. 

2  I  want  the  first  approach  to  feel, 

Of  pride,  or  fond  desire ; 
To  catch  the  wand'ring  of  my  will, 
And  quench  the  kindling  fire. 

3  From  thee  that  I  no  more  may  part 

No  more  thy  goodness  grieve. 
The  filial  awe,  the  fleshly  heart, 
The  tender  conscience,  give. 

4  Quick  as  the  apple  of  an  eye, 

O  God,  my  conscience  make  ! 
Awake  my  soul  when  sin  is  nigh, 
And  keep  it  still  awake. 


On  the  Prayer  and  Fight  of  Faith. 

5  If  to  the  right  or  left  I  stray, 

That  moment,  Lord,  reprove  ; 
And  let  me  weep  my  life  away. 
For  having  griev'd  thy  love. 

6  O  may  the  least  omission  pain 

My  well-instructed  soul  ; 
And  drive  me  to  the  blood  again, 
Which  makes  the  wounded,  whole. 


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4  Lines  8's  and  2  6"s. 

1  TTfELP,  Lord,  to  whom  for  help  I  fly, 
JOL  And  still  my  tempted  soul  stand  by, 

Throughout  the  evil  day: 
The  sacred  watchfulness  impart, 
And  keep  the  issues  of  my  heart, 

And  stir  me  up  to  pray. 

2  My  soul  with  thy  whole  armour  arm: 
In  each  approach  of  sin,  alarm, 

And  shew  the  danger  near: 
Surround,  sustain,  and  strengthen  me, 
And  fill  with  godly  jealousy, 

And  sanctifying  fear. 

3  Whene'er  my  careless  hands  hang  down, 
O  let  me  see  thy  gathering  frown, 

And  feel  thy  warning  eye: 
And  starting,  cry,  from  ruin's  brink, 
'Save,  Jesus,  or  I  yield! — I  sink! — 

O  save  me  ! — or  I  die !' 

4  If  near  the  pit  I  rashly  stray, 
(Before  I  wholly  fall  away,) 

The  keen  conviction  dart: 
Recall  me  by  that  pitying  look — 
That   kind,  upbraiding  glance — which  broke 

Unfaithful  Peter's  heart. 

5  In  me  thine  utmost  mercy  show, 
And  make  me  like  thyself  below — 

Unblameable  in  grace: 


On  the  Prayer  and  Fight  of  Faith. 

Ready  prepar'd  and  fitted  here, 
By  perfect  holiness  t'  appear, 
Before  thy  glorious  face. 


¥  L.  M. 

HILE  passing  through  this  vale  of  woe, 
I'm  call'd  to  suffer  grief  and  pain ; 
I  must  through  fire  and  water  go, 
Before  I  can  my  Canaan  gain. 

At  times,  I'm  almost  led  to  think, 
I  ne'er  shall  reach  my  journey's  end: 

But  Jesus  will  not  let  me  sink, 
While  on  his  mercy  I  depend. 

The  fire  may  burn:  if  Christ  be  mine, 
He  will  not  leave  me  in  distress : 

I  shall  be  kept  by  power  divine, 

While  passing  through  the  wilderness. 

Though  waters  rise  on  every  hand, 
He  will  support  me  from  above: 

I  on  a  sure  foundation  stand — 
The  rock  of  his  redeeming  love. 

The  floods  and  flames  his  word  obey, 
Therefore  my  journey  I'll  pursue ; 

They  make  me  now  an  open  way, 
And  Jesus  Christ  will  bring  me  thro'. 

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1  g^i  IVE  me  a  sober  mind, 
^SW  A  quick  discerning  eye — 

The  first  approach  of  sin  to  find, 
And  all  occasions  fly. 

2  Still  may  I  cleave  to  thee, 

And  never  more  depart ; 
But  watch,  with  godly  jealousy, 
Over  my  evil  heart. 


On  the  Prayer  and  Fight  of  Faith. 


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L.  M. 

1  "|"ESUS,  my  Saviour,  Brother,  Friend, 
0$    On  whom  I  cast  my  every  care — 
On  whom  for  all  things  I  depend — 

Inspire,  and  then  accept  my  prayer. 

2  If  I  have  tasted  of  thy  grace, 

The  grace  that  sure  salvation  brings; 
If  with  me  now  thy  Spirit  stays, 

And,  hovering,  hides  me  in  his  wings: 

3  Still  let  him  with  my  weakness  stay, 

Nor  for  a  moment's  space  depart : 
Evil  and  danger  turn  away, 

And  keep  till  he  renews  my  heart. 

4  When  to  the  right  or  left  I  stray, 

His  voice  behind  me  may  I  hear: 
'Return,  and  walk  in  Christ,  thy  way; 
Fly  back  to  Christ — for  sin  is  near.' 

5  Uphold  me,  Saviour,  or  I  fall; 

O  reach  me  out  thy  gracious  hand : 
Only  on  thee  for  help  I  call ; 
Only  by  faith  on  thee  I  stand. 

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1  "OIERCE,  fill  me  with  an  humble  fear- 
E-     My  utter  helplessness  reveal; 
Satan  and  sin  are  always  near — 

Thee  may  I  always  nearer  feel. 

2  0  that  to  thee  my  constant  mind 

Might  with  an  even  flame  aspire! 
Pride,  in  its  earliest  motions  find, 
And  mark  the  risings  of  desire. 

3  O  that  my  tender  soul  might  fly 

The  first  abhorr'd  approach  of  ill ! 
Quick  as  the  apple  of  an  eye, 
The  slightest  touch  of  sin  to  feel. 


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On  the  Prayer  and  Fight  of  Faith 

4  Till  thou  anew  my  soul  create, 

Still  may  I  strive,  and  watch,  and  pray — 
Humbly  and  confidently  wait, 
And  long  to  see  the  perfect  day.  w. 


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S.  M. 


1  "315"  ARK,  how  the  watchmen  cry! 
-*lJL  Attend  the  trumpet's  sound! 

Stand  to  your  arms — the  foe  is  nigh — 
The  powers  of  hell  surround. 

2  Who  bow  to  Christ's  command, 

Your  arms  and  hearts  prepare; 
The  day  of  battle  is  at  hand — 
Go  forth  to  glorious  war. 

3  See,  on  the  mountain-top, 

The  standard  of  your  God ! 
In  Jesus'  name  I  lift  it  up, 

All  stain'd  with  hallow'd  blooi. 

4  His  standard-bearer,  I 

To  all  the  nations  call: 
Let  all  to  Jesus'  cross  draw  nigh — 
He  bore  the  cross  for  all. 

5  Go  up  with  Christ  your  Head — 

Your  Captain's  footsteps  see: 
Follow  your  Captain,  and  be  led 
To  certain  victory. 

6  All  power  to  him  is  giv'n; 

He  ever  reigns  the  same: 
Salvation,  happiness,  and  heav'n, 
Are  all  in  Jesus'  name. 

7  Only  have  faith  in  God; 

In  faith  your  foes  assail; 
Not  wrestling  against  flesh  and  blood, 
But  all  the  powers  of  hell. 


On  the  Prayer  and  Fight  of  Faith. 

8  From  thrones  of  glory  driv'n, 
Bv  flaming  vengeance  hurl  d, 

They  'throng  the  air,  and  darken  neav  n, 

And  rule  this  lower  world.  T 

304  c.  m. 

1  £~^  REAT  Shepherd  of  thy  chosen  sheep, 
fjT  Teach  us  to  watch  and  pray; 

Aiid  oh!  thv  flock  in  safety  keep, 
Throughout  the  cloudy  day. 

2  When  sorrow's  waves  around  us  roll, 

0  may  we  hear  thy  voice; 
See,  Lord,  the  travail  of  thy  soul, 
And  bid  our  hearts  rejoice. 

3  Then  in  the  dark  and  cloudy  day, 

We  will  thv  goodness  sing; 
Our  thankful  'hearts  shall  own  thy  sway, 
And  triumph  in  their  King.  h. 

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1  T^TERNAL  Power,  whose  high  abode 
Mid  Becomes  the  grandeur  of  a  God ; 
Infinite  lengths,  bevond  the  bounds 
Where  stars  revolve  their  little  rounds: 

2  Thee,  while  the  first  archangel  sings, 
He  hides  his  face  behind  his  wings: 
And  ranks  of  shining  thrones  around, 
Fall,  worshipping,  and  spread  the  ground. 

3  Lord,  what  shall  earth  and  ashes  do? 
We  would  adore  our  Maker  too! 
From  sin  and  dust  to  thee  we  cry, 
The  Great,  the  Hory,  and  the  High  ! 

4  Earth  from  afar  hath  heard  thy  fame, 
And  worms  have  learnt  to  lisp  thy  name; 
But,  0 !  the  glories  of  thy  mind, 

Leave  all  our  soaring  thoughts  behind. 


On  the  Prayer  and  Fight  of  Faith. 

5  God  is  in  heaven,  and  men  below; 
Be  short  our  tune— our  words  be  few! 
A  solemn  reverence  checks  our  songs, 
And  praise  sits  silent  on  our  tongues,     i.  \ 

306  C.  M. 

1  HPHE  Way  t0  £lorv  we']i  Pursue, 

-H-    And  leave  the  world  behind  ; 
A  starry  crown  appears  in  view, 
And  we  shall  Canaan  find. 

2  And  if  we're  call'd  to  suffer  pain, 

And  pass  thro'  seas  of  blood ; 
Through  Christ  we  shall  the  victorv  gain 
And  stand  by  faith  in  God. 

3  Tho'  high  the  flames  may  now  aspire, 

Well  still  keep  pressing  on: 
Faith  stops  the  violence  of  the  fire, 
And  bids  our  fears,  begone. 

4  The  weakest  soul  need  not  despair, 

Tho'  troubles  mark  the  way; 
The  lion's  mouths  are  shut  thro'  prayer— 
I  hen  let  us  always  pray. 

5  By  faith  we  cross  the  swelling  tide, 

And  heavenly  jovs  begin  ; 
The  pearly  gates  are  open'd  wide, 
And  we  shall  enter  in.  w.s.&h.b. 

Otl7  4  Lines  S's  and  2  6's. 

1  ¥tE  h  my  m]y  wisdom  here, 

w-T>?  rrve  the  Lord  with' filial  fear, 

With  loving  gratitude: 
Superior  sense  may  I  display, 
By  shunning  every  evil  way", 

And  walking  in  the  good.' 

2  0  may  I  still  from  sin  depart ! 
A  wise  and  understanding  heart, 

Jesus,  to  me  be  given ! 


On  the  Prayer  and  Fight  of  Faith. 

And  let  me  thro'  thy  Spirit  know, 
To  glorify  my  God  below, 
And  find  mv  way  to  heav'n. 


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C.  M. 

SERVANT  of  all,  to  toil  for  man 
Thou  didst  not,  Lord,  refuse! 
Thy  majesty  did  not  disdain 
To  be  employ'd  for  us. 

Thy  bright  example  I  pursue  ; 

To  thee  in  all  things  rise  ; 
May  all  I  think,  or  speak,  or  do. 

Be  one  great  sacrifice. 

Careless  thro'  outward  cares  I  go, 
From  all  distraction  free  : 

My  hands  are  but  en^ag'd  below— 
M?  heart  is  still  with  thee. 


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L.  M. 

1  "OORTH  in  thy  name,  0  Lord,  I  go, 
JC     My  daily  labour  to  pursue  ; 
Thee,  only  thee,  resolv'd  to  know, 

In  all  I  think,  or  speak,  or  do. 

2  The  task  thy  wisdom  hath  assign'd, 

0  let  me  "cheerfully  fulfil ! 
In  all  my  works  thy  presence  find, 
And  prove  thy  acceptable  will. 

3  Thee  may  I  set  at  my  right  hand. 

Whose  eyes  my  inmost  substance  see 
And  labour' on  at  thy  command, 

And  offer  all  my  works  to  thee. 

4  Giye  me  to  bear  thy  easy  yoke. 

And  every  moment  watch  and  pray  ; 
And  still,  to  things  eternal  look, 
And  hasten  to  thy  glorious  day  ! 


On  the  Prayer  and  Fight  of  Faith. 

5  For  thee  delightfully  employ 

Whate'er  thy  bounteous  grace  hath  giv'n, 
And  run  my  course  with  even  joy, 

And  closely  waik  with  thee  to  heav'n.  w. 


3W 


C.  M. 


1  "j^JOW,  0  my  soul,  arise  and  shine, 
-i.^    On  sin  and  satan  tread ; 

For  Christ,  the  mighty  God,  is  thine, 
Who  bruises  satan's  head. 

2  Jesus  was  manifest  below  ; 

He  left  the  realms  above, 
To  spoil  the  powers  of  hell,  and  show 


3  He  left  the  Father's  throne  on  high, 

To  make  our  peace  with  heaven  ; 
He  did  for  every  sinner  die — 
And  all  may  be  forgiven. 

4  His  love  to  Adam's  fallen  race, 

No  one  can  e'er  conceive  : 
With  thankfulness  I  taste  his  grace — 
I  wonder — and  believe.  w.  s.  &  h.  b 

31  ll  L.  M. 

1  &~\  THOU,  who  earnest  from  above, 
Y   The  pure,  celestial  fire  t'impart — 
Kindle  a  flame  of  sacred  love 

On  the  mean  altar  of  my  heart. 

2  There  let  it  for  thy  glory  burn, 

With  unextinguishable  blaze  ; 
And  trembling  to  its  source  return, 
In  humble  pray'r,  and  fervent  praise. 

3  Jesus,  confirm  my  heart's  desire 

To  work,  and  speak,  and  think  for  thee — 
Still  let  me  guard  the  holy  fire, 
And  still  stir  up  thy  gift  in  me. 


On  the  Prayer  and  Fight  of  Faith* 

4  Ready  for  all  thy  perfect  will, 

My  acts  of  faith  and  love  repeat, 

Till  death  thy  endless  mercies  seal, 

And  make  the  sacrifice  complete. 

<£>  A  J&  6  Lines  S's. 

HEN  quiet  in  my  house  I  sit, 
Thy  book  be  my  companion  still — 
My  joy,  thy  sayings  to  repeat — 

Talk  o'er  the  records  of  thy  will — 
And  search  the  oracles  divine, 
Till  every  heart-felt  word  be  mine. 

2  0  may  the  gracious  word  divine, 

Subject  of  all  my  converse  be : 
So  wili  the  Lord  his  follower  join, 

And  walk  and  talk  himself  with  me: 
So  shall  my  heart  his  presence  prove, 
And  burn  with  everlasting  love. 

3  Oft  as  I  lay  me  down  to  rest, 

0  may  the  reconciling  word 
Sweetly  compose  my  weary  breast! 

While  on  the  bosom  of  my  Lord, 
I  sink  in  blissful  dreams  away, 
And  visions  of  eternal  day. 

4  Rising  to  sing  my  Saviour's  praise, 

Thee  may  I  publish  all  day  long; 
And  let  thy  precious  word  of  grace 

Flow  from  my  heart,  and  fill  my  tongue 
Fill  all  my  life  with  purest  love, 
And  join  me  to  the  church  above. 


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1  npHEE,  Jesus,  full  of  truth  and  grace, 
-H-    Thee,  Saviour,  we  adore  ; 
Thee  in  affliction's  furnace  praise, 
And  magnify  thy  power. 


On  the  Prayer  and  Fight  of  Faith. 

2  Thy  power  in  human  weakness  shewn, 

Shall  make  us  all  entire: 
We  now  thy  guardian  presence  own, 
And  walk,  unburnt,  in  fire. 

3  Thee,  Son  of  Man,  by  faith  we  see, 

And  glory  in  our  Guide; 
Surrounded  and  upheld  by  thee, 
The  fiery  test  abide. 

4  The  fire  our  graces  shall  refine, 

Till,  moulded  from  above, 
We  bear  the  character  divine — 
The  stamp  of  perfect  love.  w. 


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C.  M. 


1  nilHOU,  Lord,  hast  blest  my  going  out; 

-$-    0  bless  my  coming  in! 
Compass  my  weakness  round  about, 
And  keep  me  safe  from  sin. 

2  Still  hide  rne  in  thy  secret  place; 

Thy  tabernacle  spread; 
Shelter  me  with  preserving  grace, 
And  screen  my  naked  head. 

3  To  thee  for  refuge  may  I  run, 

From  sin's  alluring  snare ; 
Ready  its  first  approach  to  shun, 
And  watching  unto  prayer. 

4  0  that  I  never,  never  more 

Might  from  thy  ways  depart ! 
Here  let  me  give  my  wand'rings  o'er, 
By  giving  thee  my  heart. 

5  Fix  my  new  heart  on  things  above, 

And  then  from  earth  release: 
I  ask  not  life;  but  let  me  love, 
And  lay  me  down  in  peace. 


On  the  Prayer  and  Fight  of  Faith* 


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C.  M. 


NOW,  Lord,  I  ask  thy  Spirit's  aid; 
Oh  keep  me,  lest  I  stray! 
Ten  thousand  snares  for  me  are  laid — 
Temptations  mark  my  way. 

But  may  I  ever  trust  thy  grace, 

Though  men  and  devils  rise: 
Oh  give  me  power  to  run  the  race, 

And  gain  the  heavenly  prize,      w.s.  &h. 


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4  Lines  8's  and  2  6Y — Part  First. 


1  |jf~10ME  on,  my  partners  in  distress, 
^»y  My  comrades  thro'  the  wilderness, 

Who  still  your  bodies  feel: 
Awhile  forget  your  griefs  and  fears, 
And  look  beyond  this  vale  of  tears, 
To  that  celestial  hill. 

2  Beyond  the  bounds  of  time  and  space 
Look  forward  to  that  heavenly  place — 

The  saints'  secure  abode: 
On  faith's  strong  eagle  pinions  rise, 
And  force  your  passage  to  the  skies, 

And  scale  the  mount  of  God. 

3  Who  suffer  with  our  Master  here, 
We  shall  before  his  face  appear, 

And  by  his  side  sit  down  : 
To  patient  faith  the  prize  is  sure; 
And  ail  that  to  the  end  endure 

The  cross,  shall  wear  the  crown. 

4  Thrice  blessed  bliss-inspiring  hope! 
It  lifts  the  fainting  spirits  up — 

It  brings  to  life,  the  dead: 
Our  conflicts  here  shall  soon  be  past, 
And  you  and  I  ascend  at  last, 

Triumphant,  with  our  Head. 


On  the  Prayer  and  Fight  of  Faith. 

9 

4  Lines  8's  and  2  6's. — Part  Second. 

THAT  great  mysterious  Deity, 
We  soon  with  open  face  shall  see, 
The  beatific  sight: 
Shall  fill  heaven's  sounding  courts  with  praise, 
And  wide  diffuse  the  golden  blaze 
Of  everlasting  light. 

The  Father  shining  on  his  throne — 
The  glorious,  co-eternal  Son — 

The  Spirit,  One  and  Seven — 
Conspire  our  rapture  to  complete; 
And,  lo!  we  fall  before  his  feet, 

And  silence  heightens  heaven. 

In  hope  of  that  ecstatic  pause, 
Jesus,  we  now  sustain  the  cross, 

And  at  thy  footstool  fall ; 
Till  thou  our  hidden  life  reveal — 
Till  thou  our  ravish'd  spirits  fill — 

And  God  be  all  in  all !  w. 


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S.  M. 


1  HTIRIUMPHANT  Lord,  come  down, 

A    Thy  grace  to  each  impart ; 
Our  meeting  with  thy  presence  crown, 
And  visit  every  heart. 

2  Make  known  thy  power  to  save, 

Thou  Jesus  crucified  ; 
That  all  may  full  redemption  have, 
And  feel  thy  blood  applied. 

3  Wash  all  our  stains  away; 

Our  dross  do  thou  refine; 
Thy  sanctifying  power  display; 

And  make  us  all  divine.  w.  s.  &h.b. 


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6  Lines  SY 

1  "rVTO,  Lord — it  cannot  shorten'd  be, 

■i^i    The  hand  which  plagu'd  th'  Egyptian  race — 
Which  brought  thy  people  thro'  the  sea — 

Which  led  them  o'er  the  wilderness — 
Which  has  to  us  so  often  given 
Drink  from,  the  rock,  and  bread  from  heaven. 

2  That  hand  which  open'd  wide  mine  eyes; 

That  hand  which  now,  by  faith    I  s'ee; 
Measures  the  floods,  and  spans  the  skies, 

.And  grasps  the  winds,  and  covers  me! 
It  brings  the  blind  thro'  ways  unknown; 
It  holds,  it  lifts  me  to  a  throne. 

3  Kept  by  that  hand,  I  cannot  fear 

Lest  earth  or  he  1  should  pluck  me  thence: 
I  trample  on  temptation  near, 

Supported  by  Omnipotence: 
Possest  of  boundless  power  divine, 
Of  boundless  love — for  Christ  is  mine.  w. 


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L.  M. 


1  npHOU  Lamb  of  God,  thou  Prince  of  Peace, 

-3-    For  thee  my  thirsty  soul  doth  pine ; 
My  longing  heart  implores  thy  grace — 
0  make  me  in  thy  likeness  shine ! 

2  With  fraudless,  even,  humble  mind, 

Thy  will  in  all  things  may  I  see : 
Thro'  love,  be  every  wish  resign'd, 
And  hallow'd  my  whole  heart  to  thee. 

3  When  pain  o'er  my  weak  flesh  prevails, 

With  lamb-like  patience  arm  my  breast: 
When  grief  my  wounded  soul  assails, 
In  lowly  meekness  may  I  r^st. 

4  Close  by  thy  side  still  may  I  keep, 

Howe'er  life's  various  current  flow  ; 
With  steadfast  eye  mark  every  step  ; 
And  follow  thee  where'er  thou  go. 


On  the  Prayer  and  Fight  of  Faith. 

5  Thou,  Lord,  the  dreadful  fight  hast  won; 

Alone  thou  hast  the  wine-press  trod  ; 
In  me  thy  strengthening  grace  he  shewn, 
0  may  I  conquer  thro'  thy  hlood  ! 

6  So  when  on  Zion  thou  shalt  stand, 

And  all  heaven's  host  adore  their  King, 
Shall  I  he  found  at  thy  right  hand, 

And    free  from  pain,  thy  glory  sing.  w. 

82i  1  L.  M.     * 

1  |fl|  THOU,  to  whose  all-searching  sight, 
^J^  The  darkness  shineth  as  the  light; 
Search,  prove  my  heart — it  pants  for  thee: 
0  burst  these  bonds,  and  set  it  free  ! 

2  Wash  out  its  stains,  refine  its  dross, 
Nail  my  affections  to  the  cross  : 
Hallow  each  thought :  let  all  within 
Be  clean,  as  thou,  my  Lord,  art  clean! 

3  If  in  this  darksome  wild  I  stray, 

Be  thou  my  Light,  be  thou  my  Way — 

No  foes — no  violence  I  fear — 

No  fraud — while  thou,  my  God,  art  near. 

4  When  rising  floods  my  soul  o'erflow — 
When  sinks  my  heart  in  waves  of  woe — 
Jesus,  thy  timely  aid  impart, 

And  raise  my  head,  and  cheer  my  heart. 

5  Saviour,  where'er  thy  steps  I  see, 
Dauntless,  untir'd,  I  fellow  thee! 
0  let  thy  hand  support  me  still, 
And  lead  me.  to  thy  holy  hill ! 

6  If  rough  and  thorny  be  the  way. 
My  strength  proportion  to  my  day  ; 

Till  toil,  and  grief,  and  pain  shall  cease, 
Where  all  is  calm,  and  joy,  and  peace.        w. 


On  the  Prayer  and  Fight  of  Faith. 


32^ 


L.  M. 

1  £\  JESUS,  let  thy  dying  cry, 

VF  Pierce  to  the  bottom  of  my  heart! 
Its  evils  cure,  its  wants  supply, 
And  bid  my  unbelief  depart. 

2  Slay  the  dire  root  and  seed  of  sin  ; 

Prepare  for  thee  the  holiest  place  ; 
Then,  0  essential  love,  come  in. 
And  till  thy  house  with  endless  praise  ! 

3  Let  me,  according  to  thy  word, 

A  tender,  contrite  heart,  receive, 
Which  grieves  at  having  griev'd  its  Lord, 
And  never  can  itself  forgive. 

4  A  heart,  thy  joys  and  griefs  to  feel ; 

A  heart  that  cannot  faithless  prove  ; 
A  heart,  where  Christ  alone  may  dwell — 
All  praise,  all  meekness,  and  all  love.      w. 

32o  T.  M. 

1  |^1  REAT  King  of  heaven  and  earth, 
^W  'Twas  thy  almighty  power 
That  call'd  me  into  birth, 

And  kept  me  to  this  hour: 
One  moment,  Lord,  I  cannot  stand, 
Unless  upheld  by  thy  right  hand. 

2  I,  of  myself,  am  weak, 

But  thou,  my  Lord,  art  strong ; 
('Tis  of  thy  power  I  speak  ;) 

Thou  shalt  be  all  my  song : 
My  soul,  thy  goodness  shall  proclaim, 
And  tell  the  wonders  of  thy  name,     w.s.&h.b. 

324  c.  m. 

1  4~\  FOR  a  heart  to  praise  my  God, 
v-r  A  heart  from  sin  set  free  ! 
A  heart  that  always  feels  thy  blood 
So  freely  spilt  for  me ! 


On  the  Prayer  and  Fight  of  Faith. 

2  A  heart  resign'd,  submissive,  meek, 

My  great  Redeemer's  throne  ; 
Where  only  Christ  is  heard  to  speak — 
Where  Jesus  reigns  alone. 

3  A  humble,  lowly,  contrite  heart, 

Believing,  true,  and  clean ; 
Which  neither  life  nor  death  can  part 
From  him  that  dwells  within. 

4  A  heart  in  every  thought  renew'd, 

And  full  of  love  divine  ; 
Perfect,  and  right,  and  pure,  and  good- 
A  copy,  Lord,  of  thine  ! 

5  Thy  tender  heart  is  still  the  same, 

And  melts  at  human  woe  ; 

Jesus,  for  thee,  distrest  I  am — 

I  want  thy  love  to  know. 

6  My  heart,  thou  know'st,  can  never  rest, 

Till  thou  create  my  peace ; 
Till  of  my  Eden  re-possest, 
From  every  sin  I  cease. 

7  Fruit  of  thy  gracious  lips,  on  me 

Bestow  that  peace  unknown — 
The  hidden  manna,  and  the  tree 
Of  life,  and  the  white  stone. 

8  Thy  nature,  gracious  Lord,  impart — 

Come  quickly  from  above  ; 
Write  thy  new  name  upon  my  heart — 
Thv  new,  best  name  of  love. 


SS5. 


6  Lines  8's. 


1  npHOU  hidden  love  of  God,  whose  height, 
-S-  Whose  depth  unfathom'd,  no  man  knows 
I  see  from  far  thy  beauteous  light, 

Inly  I  sigh  for  thy  repose  : 
My  heart  is  pain'd ;  nor  can  it  be 
At  rest,  till  it  find  rest  in  thee. 


On  the  Prayer  and  Fight  of  Faith. 

2  Thy  secret  voice  invites  me  still, 

The  sweetness  of  thy  yoke  to  prove ; 
And  fain  I  would — but  tho'  my  will 

Seem  fixt,  yet  wide  my  passions  rove  ; 
Yet  hindrances  strew  all  the  way  : 
I  aim  at  thee — yet  from  thee  stray. 

3  Is  there  a  thing  beneath  the  sun, 

That  strives  with  thee  my  heart  to  share  ? 
Ah,  tear  it  thence— and  reign  alone, 

The  Lord  of  every  motion  there ! 
Then  shall  my  heart  from  earth  be  free, 
When  it  hath  found  repose  in  thee.  w 


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1  ^TE  ransom'd  sinners,  hear, 

■*■     (The  prisoners  of  the  Lord  ;) 
And  wait  till  Christ  appear, 
According  to  his  word  : 
Rejoice  in  hope,  rejoice  with  me, 
We  shall  from  all  our  sins  be  free. 

2  In  God  we  put  our  trust: 

If  Ave  our  sins  confess, 
Faithful  he  is,  and  just, 

From  all  unrighteousness 
To  cleanse  us  all,  both  you  and  me, 
We  shall  from  all  our  sins  be  free. 

3  Who  Jesus'  sufferings  share, 

My  fellow  prisoners  now, 

Ye  soon  the  wreath  shall  wear 

On  your  triumphant  brow: 

Rejoice  in  hope,  rejoice  with  me, 

We  shall  from  all  our  sins  be  freef 

4  The  word  of  God  is  sure, 

And  never  can  remove  ; 
We  shall  in  heart  be  pure, 

And  perfected  in  love : 
Rejoice  in  hope,  rejoice  with  me, 
We  shall  from  all  our  sins  be  free. 


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On  the  Prayer  and  Fight  of  Faith 
C.  M. 


1  Tj^OR  ever  here  my  rest  shall  be, 
-*?     Close  to  thy  bleeding  side: 
This,  all  my  hope  and  all  my  plea, 

For  me  the  Saviour  died. 

2  My  dying  Saviour,  and  my  God, 

Fountain  for  guilt  and  sin, 
Sprinkle  me  ever  with  thy  blood, 
And  cleanse,  and  keep  me  clean. 

3  Wash  me,  and  make  me  thus  thine  own ; 

Wash  me,  and  mine  thou  art ; 

Wash  me,  but  not  my  feet  alone — 

My  hands,  my  head,  my  heart. 

4  TV  atonement  of  thy  blood  apply, 

Till  faith  to  sight  improve ; 
Till  hope  in  full  fruition  die, 
And  all  my  soul  be  love.  w. 

32fB  C.  M. 

1  TESUS,  my  life !  thyself  apply, 
ti    Thy  holy  Spirit  breathe: 
My  vile  affections  crucify! 

"Conform  me  to  thy  death. 

2  Conqueror  of  hell,  and  earth,  and  sin, 

Still  with  thy  rebel  strive  ; 
Enter  my  soul,  and  work  within, 
And  kill,  and  make  alive  ! 

3  More  of  thy  life,  and  more  I  have, 

As  the  old  Adam  dies  : 
Bury  me,  Saviour,  in  thy  grave, 
That  I  with  thee  may  rise. 

4  Reign  in  me,  Lord:  thy  foes  controul, 

Who  would  not  own  thy  sway : 
Diffuse  thine  image  thro'  my  soul ; 
Shine  to  the  perfect  day. 


On  the  Prayer  and  Fight  of  Faith. 

5  Scatter  the  last  remains  of  sin, 
And  seal  me  thine  abode : 
0  make  me  glorious  all  within — 
A  temple  built,  by  God ! 


sw 


C.  M. 


1  dpIOME,  v*ew  t,/ie  Saviour  crucified, 
V*  TV  eternal  Son  of  God  ; 

Like  a  great  conqueror,  see  him  ride, 
With  garments  dipt  in  blood. 

2  Behold,  a  crown  to  him  is  given; 

A  bow  is  in  his  hand  ; 
He  reigns  o'er  all  the  hosts  of  heaven, 
And  rules  both  sea  and  land. 

3  From  conquering  he  to  conquer  goes; 

His  greatness  none  can  tell ; 
He  triumphs  over  all  his  foes, 
And  treads  on  death  and  hell. 

4  0  let  us  now  as  heralds  fly, 

His  gospel  to  proclaim ; 
And  tell  to  all  below  the  sky, 

The  honours  of  his  name.  w.  s.  &h.  b. 


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1  TESUS,  to  thy  wounds  I  fly, 

ti    Purge  my  sins  of  deepest  dye  : 
Lamb  of  God  for  sinners  slain, 
Wash  away  my  crimson  stain. 

2  Plunge  me  in  the  sacred  flood — 
In  the  fountain  of  thy  blood  : 
Then  thy  Father's  eye  shall  see 

No  one  spot  of  guilt  in  me.  w. 


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4  Lines  Vs. 

OLY  Lamb,  who  thee  receive, 
Who  in  thee  begin  to  live, 
Day  and  night  they  cry  to  thee  : 
As  thou  art,  so  let  us  be! 

2  Jesus,  see  my  panting  breast ! 
See  I  pant  in  thee  to  rest: 
Gladly  would  I  now  be  clean; 
Cleanse  me  now  from  every  sin. 

3  Fix,  0  fix  my  wav'ring  mind ! 
To  thy  cross  my  spirit  bind : 
Earthly  passions  far  remove  ; 
Swallow  up  my  soul  in  love. 

4  Dust  and  ashes  tho'  we  be- 
Full  of  sin  and  misery — 
Thine  we  are,  thou  Son  of  God  : 
Take  the  purchase  of  thy  blood! 

5  Boundless  wisdom,  power  divine, 
Love  unspeakable  are  thine! 
Praise  by  all  to  thee  be  given — 

Sons  of  earth,  and  hosts  of  heaven.  w. 

*5<$3%d  6  Lines  8's. 

1  |^1  OME,  Holy  Ghost,  all  quick'ning  fire, 
^-^  Come,  and  my  hallow;d  heart  inspire, 

Sprinkl'd  with  the  atoning  blood: 
Now  to  my  soul  thyself  reveal ; 
Thy  mighty  working  let  me  feel  ■ 

And  know  that  I  am  born  of  God. 

2  Humble,  and  teachable,  and  mild, 
0  may  I,  as  a  little  child, 

My  lowly  Master's  steps  pursue! 
Be  anger  to  my  soul  unknown; 
Hate,  envy,  jealousy,  be  gone; 

In  love,  create  thou  all  things  new. 


On  the  Prayer  and  Fight  of  Faith. 

3  Let  earth  no  more  my  heart  divide; 
With  Christ  may  I  be  crucified  ; 

To  thee  with  my  whole  heart  aspire. 
Dead  to  the  world  and  all  its  toys, 
Its  idle  pomp,  and  fading  joys, 

Be  thou  alone  my  one  desire  ! 

4  Be  thou  my  joy,  be  thou  my  dread ; 
In  battle  cover  thou  my  head  ! 

Nor  earth,  nor  hell,  I  then  shall  fear: 
I  then  shall  turn  my  steady  face : 
Want,  pain  defy — enjoy  disgrace — 

Glory  in  dissolution  near.  } 

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OO  C.  M. 

1  "^TE  servants  of  the  great  I  AM, 

-S-    Unite  with  me  to  sing 
The  triumphs  of  the  bleeding  Lamb, 
The  everlasting  King. 

2  For  us  he  left  the  realms  of  day, 

And  the  great  wine-press  trod : 
And  open'd  wide  the  living  way 
By  which  we  come  to  God. 

3  He  bovv'd  his  head  upon  the  tree, 

The  blood  g-ush'd  from  his  side  : 
He  surTer'd  this,  that  you  and  me 
Might  all  be  justified. 

4  He  died  for  us ;  we're  not  our  own  ; 

He's  bought  us  with  his  blood; 
We  all  at  last  may  share  his  throne — 
Mav  live  and  reign  with  God.    w.s. &H. 


334 


L.  M. 


1  £\  MIGHT  my  lot  be  cast  with  these, 
5-J  The  least  of  Jesus'  witnesses! 
0  that  my  Lord  would  count  me  meet, 
To  wash  his  dear  disciples'  feet. 


On  the  Prayer  and  Fight  of  Faith. 

2  After  my  lowly  Lord  to  go, 
And  wait  upon  his  saints  below; 
Enjoy  the  grace  to  angels  given, 
And  serve  the  royal  heirs  of  heaven.         w. 


oo43 


P.  M. 


1  ~\TOU  all  are  invited  with  Christ  to  embark, 

-H-  On  board  his  rich  ship,  the  ancient  Noah's  ark, 
Which  was  launched  at  Eden,  has  long  been  at  sea, 
And  comes  into  harbour  for  you  and  for  me. 

2  I  enter'd  on  board  her — for  who  could  delay, 
Where  so  many  could  sing,    could  praise,  and 

could  pray  ? 
Our  Captain  is  Jesus;  his  mercy  is  great: 
Our  labour  is  heavenly,  our  bounty  is  sweet. 

3  Thrice  blessed  be  he  who  launched  her  at  first; 
And  rigg'd  her,  and  stor'd  her  on  purpose  for  us : 
God's  love,  so  amazing,  is  still  her  main-sail; 
She's  plank'd  with  salvation  quite  down  to  the 

keel.* 

4  Provision  on  board,  and  clothing  great  store, 
(Provided  by  wisdom,  design'd  for  the  poor,) — 
The  robes  of  salvation,  with  which  our  great 

Lord 
Will  clothe  all  your  souls,  when  you're  enter'd 
on  board. 

5  This  vessel  was  built  and  completed  by  grace; 
Was  fitted  and  stor'd  for  burthen  and  chase  : 
From  her  bowf  to  her  stern  %  she's  strongly 

secur'd  ; 
Her  cargo  is  wealthy,  and  wisely  insur'd. 

*  Keel,  a  square  piece  of  timber  at  the  bottom  of  a  ship, 
reaching  from  end  to  end.     It  is  below  all  the  other  timbers. 

f  Bow,  or  Bow-sprit,  the  leading  part  of  a  ship. 

i  Stern,  the  hinder  end  of  a  ship.  Cargo,  the  goods  in  a 
ship. 


O71  the  Prayer  and  Fight  of  Faith. 

6  The  winds  and  the  waves  he  still  holds  in  his 

hand  ; 
And  likewise  her  foes  are  all  at  his  command : 
Near  six  thousand  years  she's  been  cruising  the 

main, 
And  mann'd  with   the  ransom'd,  she  harbours 

again. 

7  Our  Captain  we'll  praise  who  took  us  on  board ; 
In  safety  we  are,  if  we  sail  with  the  Lord. 
Bound  to  the  Fair  Haven,  our  port  we  shall  gain, 
In  spite  of  all  dangers  in  crossing  the  main. 

MUU     A  Lines  S's  and  2  Vs.— Part  First. 
10  God  I  now  lift  up  my  voice ; 


lT 


May  he,  who  bids  the  saints  rejoice, 
Regard  my  feeble  prayer: 
To  him  I  make  my  sorrows  known ; 

0  that  my  cry  may  reach  his  throne, 

And  find  acceptance  there ! 

2  When  with  severe  temptations  tried — 
When  troubles  came  on  every  side — 

'Twas  then  I  sought  the*  Lord : 

1  seek  him  still,  with  earnest  care — 
I  seek  him  in  the  house  of  prayer — 

I  seek  him  in  his  word. 

3  When  clouds  and  darkness  veil  the  sky, 
And  troubles,  like  the  waves,  run  high, 

I  can  no  comfort  find  : 
Without  my  God  I  cannot  rest ; 
No  earthly  thing  can  make  me  blest, 

Nor  cheer  my  drooping  mind. 

4  I  oft  remember  God,  and  weep 

To  think  how  I  could  sweetly  sleep, 

While  in  my  early  days  : 
But,  oh,  no  rest  I  now  can  take  ; 
My  heart  is  full ;  I  scarce  can  speak ; 

Yet  long  to  shout  his  praise. 


On  the  Prayer  and  Fight  of  Faith. 

5  I  call  to  mind  the  ancient  years, 

When  God  dispell'd  my  doubts  and  fears, 

And  made  me  truly  blest  : 
I  then  rejoic'd  in  wisdom's  ways, 
And  in  the  night  I  sung  his  praise, 

And  lay  upon  his  breast. 


■7 


4  Lines  8's  and  2  6's. — Part  Second. 

1  "M3UT  is  the  day  of  mercy  past? 

iO*  And  will  he  leave  my  soul  at  last, 

To  perish  in  despair? 
Is  not  his  gracious  promise  true  ? 
Will  he  not  come,  and  quickly  too, 

And  hear  my  feeble  prayer? 

2  Has  he  forgotten  to  be  kind  ? 

Ah,  no !  I  still  his  grace  may  find, 

And  in  his  image  shine: 
Though  my  infirmity  I  feel, 
The  years  I  now  remember  still, 

When  God  was  fully  mine. 

3  I  call  to  mind  his  works  of  old ; 
The  mighty  acts  can  ne'er  be  told 

Of  my  Creator,  Lord : 
What  wond'rous  things  my  God  hath  wrought, 
AVho  all  things  inio  being  brought, 

By  his  almighty  word. 

4  When  dark'ning  clouds  the  earth  o'erspread, 
At  his  majestic  look  they  fled, 

And  daylight  did  appear : 
So  may  the  light  of  grace  divine, 
Illumine  this  dark  soul  of  mine, 

And  chase  away  my  fear. 

000  4  Lines  8's  and  2  &s.—Part  Third. 

1  |p  OD'S  throne  is  fix'd  on  Zion's  hill, 
^Jf  He  does  the  sanctuary  fill, 

His  footsteps  there  I  trace: 


On  the  Prayer  and  Fight  of  Faith. 

What  mortal  can  his  greatness  see? 
His  power,  how  great !  his  love,  how  free ! 
How  plenteous  his  grace ! 

2  What  mighty  wonders  hath  he  shown, 
And  still  he  makes  his  greatness  known, 

Among  the  sons  of  men: 
Jacob  and  Joseph,  by  his  hand, 
Were  rescu'd  from  th'  Egyptian  band, 

And  from  the  slavish  chain. 

3  At  his  rebuke  the  waves  were  staid, 
The  wat'ry  deeps  were  sore  afraid, 

And  trembled  at  his  look ; 
While,  like  a  trumpet  loud  and  strong, 
Ten  thousand  thunders  roll'd  along, 

And  earth's  foundation  shook. 

4  Confusion  own'd  his  sovereign  sway, 
While  thro'  the  deep  he  cleav'd  his  way; 

His  footsteps  were  not  known  : 
To  distant  lands  his  darts  were  hurl'd, 
While  light'nings  blazing  through  the  world, 

Proclaimed  him  God  alone. 


S3§ 


4  Lines  8's  and  2  6's. — Part  Fourth. 


HEN  Moses  stretched  forth  his  rod, 
The  waters  saw  the  Triune  God, 
And  left  the  solid  land. 
The  Lord  came  down  with  terror  arm'd, 
Pharaoh,  defenceless,  stood  alarm'd, 
And  fell  beneath  his  hand. 

2  The  little  flock  in  ancient  years, 

While  passing  through  the  vale  of  tears, 

Had  Moses  for  their  guide: 
By i  him  the  Lord  wrought  wondrous  things 
His  arm  subdu'd  rebellious  kings, 

And  Israel's  wants  supplied. 


On  the  Prayer  and  Fight  of  Faith 

As  Israel  was  by  Moses  led, 

So  Jesus  Christ,  the  living  Head, 

Still  leads  us  by  his  hand : 
Tho'  many  snares  beset  the  way, 
We  none  of  us  need  go  astray, 

But  reach  the  promis'd  land.    w.  s.  &H. 


340 


C.  M. 


I  ASK  the  gift  of  righteousness, 
The  sin-subduing  power  ; 
Power  to  believe,  and  go  in  peace, 
And  never  grieve  thee  more. 

I  ask  the  blood-bought  pardon  seal'd, 

The  liberty  from  sin  ; 
The  grace  infus'd,  the  love  reveal'd, 


3  Thou  hear'st  me  for  salvation  pray ; 

Thou  seest  my  heart's  desire; 
Made  ready  in  thy  powerful  day, 
Thy  fullness  I  require. 

4  My  vehement  soul  cries  out,  opprest, 

Impatient  to  be  freed  : 
Nor  can  I,  Lord,  nor  will  I  rest, 

Till  I  am  sav'd  indeed.  W. 


341 


L.  M. 


1  £\  THAT  my  load  of  sin  were  gone ! 
vJ'  0  that  I  could  at  last  submit ! 

At  Jesus'  feet  to  lay  it  down, 
To  lay  my  soul  at  Jesus'  feet ! 

2  When  shall  mine  eyes  behold  the  Lamb  ? 

The  God  of  my  salvation  see  ? 
Weary,  0  Lord,  thou  know'st  I  am: 
Yet  still  I  cannot  come  to  thee. 


On  the  Prayer  and  Fight  of  Faith. 

3  Rest  for  my  soul  I  long  to  find : 

Saviour  of  all,  if  mine  thou  art, 
Give  me  thy  meek  and  lowly  mind, 
And  stamp  thine  image  on  my  heart. 

4  Break  off  the  yoke  of  inbred  sin, 

And  fully  set  my  spirit  free; 
I  cannot  rest  till  pure  within, 
Till  I  am  wholly  lost  in  thee. 

5  Fain  would  I  learn  of  thee,  my  God ; 

Thy  light  and  easy  burden  prove: 
The  cross  all  stain'd  with  hallow'd  blood ; 
The  labour  of  thy  dying  love. 

6  Come,  Lord,  the  drooping  sinner  cheer, 

Nor  let  thy  chariot  wheels  delay: 
Appear,  in  my  poor  heart,  appear  ! 

My  God,  my  Saviour,  come  awavl  w. 


34^ 


C.  M. 


1  IT&^HEN  Jesus  makes  my  heart  his  home, 

»▼     My  sin  shall  all  depart; 
'And,  lo!'  he  saith,  'I  quickly  come, 
1  To  fill  and  rule  thy  heart !' 

2  From  all  iniquity,  from  all, 

He  shall  my  soul  redeem: 
In  Jesus  I  believe,  and  shall 
Believe  myself  to  him. 

3  This  is  the  dear  redeeming  grace, 

For  every  sinner  free ; 
Surely  it  shall  on  me  take  place, — 
The  chief  of  sinners,  me. 

4  Be  it  according  to  thy  word, 

Redeem  me  from  all  sin: 
My  heart  would  now  receive  thee,  Lord; 
Come  in,  my  Lord,  come  in.  w. 


On  the  Prayer  and  Fight  of  Faith. 


34 


3  T.  M. 


1  ^JAUL,  by  the  rulers  sent, 
£3  Did  to  Damascus  go  ; 
Ou  persecution  bent, 

He  would  no  favour  show : 
God's  children  he  had  thought  to  slay, 
But  Jesus  met  him  by  the  way. 

2  As  he  was  passing  on, 

A  light  shone  all  around, 
More  glorious  than  the  sun, 
And  struck  him  to  the  ground ; 
From  heaven,  a  voice  to  him  did  call, 
'Why  dost  thou  persecute  me,  Saul?' 

3  He  scarce  knew  what  to  say, — 

'  Who  art  thou,  Lord  V  he  cried  ; 

And,  while  he  trembling  lay, 

The  Lord  of  life  replied, 
'Jesus  of  Nazareth,  am  I, 
1  That  Jesus  whom  thou  dost  deny.' 

4  At  Christ's  command,  he  rose, 
And  to  Damascus  came ; 
Was  sav'd  from  sin  and  woes, 
Through  faith  in  Jesus'  name, 

And  preach'd  the  Saviour  crucified ; 
The  Lord  whom  he  before  denied. 

5  Once,  like  vehement  Saul, 
We  thoughtless  sinners  were  ; 
But  Christ  to  us  did  call, 
And  stopp'd  our  wild  career  ; 

He  stopp'd  us  in  the  dangerous  way, 

And  we,  like  Saul,  began  to  pray.     w.  s.  &H.  b. 

344 

1  TTN  hope,  against  all  human  hope, 
-H-  Self-desperate,  I  believe  ; 
Thy  quick'ning  word  shall  raise  me  up, 
„        Thou  shalt  thy  Spirit  give. 


On  the  Prayer  and  Fight  of  Faith. 

2  The  thing  surpasses  all  my  thought ; 

Bat  faithful  is  my  Lord  ; 
Thro'  unbelief  I  stagger  not, 
For  God  hath  spoke  the  word. 

3  Faith,  mighty  faith,  the  promise  sees, 

And  looks  to  that  alone ; 
Laughs  at  impossibilities, 
And  cries,  '  It  shall  be  done  !' 

4  To  thee,  the  giory  of  thy  power, 

And  faithfulness  I  give ! 
I  shall,  in  Christ,  at  that  glad  hour, 
And  Christ  in  me  shall  live. 

5  Obedient  faith  that  waits  on  thee. 

Thou  never  wilt  reprove  ; 
But  thou  wilt  form  thy  Son  in  mc, 
And  perfect  me  in  love. 


345 


C.  M. 


1  /flk  MAY  the  Lord  his  grace  impart, 
VP  While  we're  assembled  here ; 
And  give  to  each  a  praying  heart, 

And  make  us  all  sincere. 

2  And  when  we  quit  this  vale  of  woe, 

May  we  to  glory  rise, 
To  praise  the  Lord  we  lov'd  below, 

And  share  immortal  joys.        w.  s.  &  H.  B. 


346 


C.  M. 

1  f\  THAT  in  me  the  sacred  fire 
*^  Might  now  begin  to  glow ! 
Burn  up  the  dross  of  base  desire, 

And  make  the  mountains  flow ! 

2  0  that  it  now  from  heaven  might  fall, 

And  all  my  sins  consume! 
Come,  Holy  Ghost,  for  thee  I  call ; 
Spirit  of  burning,  come, 


On  the  Prayer  and  Fight  of  Faith. 

3  Refining  fire,  go  thro'  my  heart, 

Illuminate  my  soul ; 
Scatter  thy  life  thro'  every  part, 
And  sanctify  the  whole. 

4  No  longer,  then,  my  heart  shall  mourn, 

While  purified  by  grace  ; 
I  only  for  his  glory  burn, 
And  always  see  his  face. 

5  My  steadfast  soul,  from  falling  free, 

Shall  then  no  longer  move  ; 
But  Christ  be  all  the  world  to  me, 
And  all  my  heart  be  love. 


347 


T.  M. 

1  fl/I"Y  brethren  in  the  Lord, 

JL?JL  Your  Christian  course  pursue; 

Give  ear  to  Jesus'  word, 

And  keep  the  prize  in  view : 
Let  nothing  stop  you  in  the  way, 
But  haste  to  realms  of  endless  day. 

2  Still  look  to  things  above, 
Hold  fast  the  better  part ; 
Let  hope  your  anchor  prove, 
And  grace  o'erflow  your  heart ; 

Abide  in  him  who  died  for  you, 
And  keep  the  promis'd  land  in  view. 

3  Your  enemies,  though  strong, 
As  lightning  soon  shall  fall  ; 
They  cannot  triumph  long  ; 
Believe,  and  conquer  all  ; 

God  will  consume  them  with  his  breath, 
And  you  shall  triumph  over  death. 

4  Let  Jesus  be  your  stay, 
And  on  his  love  depend  ; 
Pursue  the  heavenly  way, 
Till  all  your  trials  eftd  ; " 

Ere  long  you  shall  in  glory  reign, 

And  bid  farewell  to  toil  and  paint     w.s.&h.b. 


On  the  Prayer  and  Fight  of  Faith. 

348  l.  m. 

1  nglHE  voice  that  speaks  Jehovah  near, 

JL    The  still  small  voice,  I  long  to  hear  ; 
0  might  it  now  my  Lord  proclaim, 
And  fill  my  soul  with  holy  shame ! 

2  Asham'd  I  must  for  ever  be, 
Asham'd  the  God  of  love  to  see, 

If  saints  and  prophets  hide  fheir  face, 
And  angels  tremble  while  they  gaze ! 

o4H  6  Lines  8'*- 

1  rgpHY  mind  throughout  my  life  be  shown; 

-**-    While  list'ning  to  the  wretches'  cry, 
The  widows'  and  the  orphans'  groan, 

On  mercy's  wings  I  swiftly  fly, 
The  poor  and  helpless  to  relieve, 
My  life,  my  all,  for  them  to  give. 

2  Thus  may  I  shew  the  Spirit  within, 

Which  purges  me  from  every  stain; 
Unspotted  from  the  world  and  sin, 

My  faith's  integrity  maintain ; 
The  truth  of  my  religion  prove, 
By  perfect  purity  and  love.  w. 

350  L.  M. 

1  *W~E  servants  of  the  Lord,  rejoice, 

-i-     And  hearken  to  the  Saviour's  voice ; 
Thrice  blessed  are  the  faithful  dead, 
Who  die  in  Christ,  their  living  Head. 

2  They  toil'd,  and  wept,  and  labour'd  here; 
But  now  in  g'ory  they  appear; 

Now  they  enjoy  a  full  reward, 

And  share  the  triumphs  of  their  Lord. 

3  They  shout  his  praise,  (in  realms  of  day,) 
Who  kept  them  in  the  narrow  way, 
Who  gently  led  them  by  the  hand, 

And  brought  them  to  the  promis'd  land. 


On  the  Prayer  and  Fight  of  Faith. 

4  If  we  are  faithful  to  his  grace, 

We  soon  shall  reach  that  happy  place; 
We  then  shall  share  the  heavenly  joys, 
And  reign  with  Christ  above  the  skies. 

w.  s.  &  H. 


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6  Lines  S\s. 


1  ~W  SOON"  shall  hear  the  quick'ning  voice; 
-2L  Shall  always  pray,  give  thanks,  rejoice; 

(This  is  thy  will,  and  faithful  word  ;) 
My  spirit,  meek — my  will,  resign'd — 
Lowly  as  thine  shall  be  my  mind  ; 

The  servant  shall  be  as  his  Lord. 

2  Already,  Lord,  I  feel  thy  power; 
Preserv'd  from  evil  every  hour, 

My  great  Preserver  I  proclaim ; 
Safety  and  strength  in  thee  I  have; 
I  find,   I  find  thee  strong  to  save, 

And  know  that  Jesus  is  thy  name. 

3  By  faith,  I  every  moment  stand  ; 
Strangely  upheld   by  thy  right  hand, 

I  my  own  wickedness  eschew  ; 
A  sinner,  I  am  kept  from  sin, 
And  thou  shalt  make  me  pure  within, 

And  thou  shalt  form  my  soul  anew.  w. 


352 


S.  M. 


1  f\  CO"ME,  and  dwell  in  me, 
v-^  Spirit  of  power  wTi'hin  ! 

And  bring  the  glorious  liberty, 
From  sorrow,  ftar,  and  sin. 

2  The  seed  of  sin's  disease, 
Spirit  of  health,  remove; 

Spirit  of  Bnish'd  holiness, 
Spirit  of  perfect  love. 


On  the  Prayer  and  Fight  of  Faith. 


35 


C.  M. 

1  f~1  REAT  God,  it  is  thy  fiz'd  decree, 
**J^  That  mortal  man  must  die  ; 
What  weak,  what  helpless  worms  are  we' 

How  swift  our  moments  fly ! 

2  We  cannot  call  a  day  our  own, 

No,  nor  a  single  hour  ; 
For  death  may  cat  the  strongest  down, 
And  blast  the  fairest  flower. 

3  The  rich  and  poor,  the  old  and  young, 

The  thoughtless  and  the  gay, 
Must  fall  beneath  his  hand  ; — ere  long 
They  all  must  pass  away. 

4  But  yet,  how  unconcern'd  we  stand 

On  ruin's  awful  brink  ! 
Now,  Lord,  stretch  out  thy  mighty  hand, 
And  save  us,  lest  we  sink. 

5  Great  God,  alarm  our  guilty  fears, 

Then  speak  our  sins  forgiven  ; 
And  when  we  quit  this  vale  of  tears, 

Receive  us  up  to  heaven.  w.  s.  &  h.  b. 


854 


C.  M. 

1  ITESUS  hath  died,  that  I  might  Jive, 
QJ?    Might  live  to  God  alone  ; 

In  him,  eternal  life  receive, 
And  be  in  spirit  one. 

2  Saviour, '  I  thank  thee  for  the  grace, 

The  gift  unspeakable  ; 
And  wait  with  arms  of  faith  t'  embrace, 
And  all  thy  love  to  feel. 

3  My  soul  breaks  out  in  strong  desire, 

The  perfect  bliss  to  prove; 
My  longing  heart  is  all  on  fire 
To  be  dissolv'd  in  love. 


On  the  Prayer  and  Fight  of  Faith. 

4  Give  me  thyself;  from  every  boast, 

From  every  wish,  set  free : 
Let  all  I  am,  in  thee  be  lost, 
But  give  thyself  to  me  ! 

5  Thy  gifts,  alas  !  cannot  suffice, 

Unless  thyself  be  giv'n  : 
Thy  presence  makes  my  paradise, 
And  where  thou  art,  is  heaven  !  w. 


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1  "IT  faithful,  we  shall  wear  the  crown, 
-fi-  Though  hell  assail,  and  sinners  frown ; 
None  e'er  shall  find  the  promise  vain, 
For  Jesus  will  his  right  maintain. 

2  His  truth  we  now  delight  to  spread  ; 
The  truth  for  which  the  martyrs  bled ; 
May  we  the  cross  with  patience  bear, 
And  daily  live  in  faith  and  prayer. 

3  Tho'  we  are  call'd  to  suffer  here, 
Still  let  us  humbly  persevere  ; 

For  while  we  run  the  heavenly  race, 
The  Lord  will  give  us  suffering  grace. 

4  And  when  our  work  on  earth  is  done, 
And  we've  the  glorious  vict'ry  won, 
With  angel  hosts,  we'll  join  to  sing 
The  triumphs  of  our  conqu'ring  King. 

w.  s.  &  H.  B. 


358 


Lines  S's. 


1    1TESU,  thy  boundless  love  to  me, 
*#    No  thought  can  reach,  no  tongue  declare ; 
0  knit  my  thankful  heart  to  thee, 
And  reign  without  a  rival  there: 
Thine  wholly,  thine  alone,  I  am; 
Be  thou  alone  my  constant  flame. 


On  the  Prayer  and  Fight  of  Faith. 

0  grant  that  nothing  in  my  soul 
May  dwell,  but  thy  pure  love  alone ; 

0  may  thy  love  possess  me  whole — 
My  joy,  my  treasure,  and  my  crown  ; 

Strange  flames  far  from  my  heart  remove ; 

My  every  act,  word,  thought,  be  love. 

0  love,  how  cheering  is  thy  ray ! 

All  pain  before  thy  presence  flies  ; 
Care,  anguish,  sorrow,  melt  away, 

Where'er  thy  healing  beams  arise ; 
0  Jesus,  nothing  may  I  see, 
Nothing  desire,  or  seek,  but  thee! 

Unwearied  may  I  this  pursue, 
Dauntless  to  the  high  prize  aspire; 

Hourly  within  my  soul  renew 

This  holy  flame,  this  heavenly  fire; 

And  day  and  night  be  all  my  care, 

To  guard  that  sacred  treasure  there.  w. 


357 


L.  M. 
OW  weak,  how  feeble,  Lord,  is  man, 


His  life  en  earth  is  but  a  span; 
He  like  the  passing  shadow  flies, 
His  colour  fades,  his  beauty  dies. 

Man  is  the  creature  of  a  day, 

His  moments  swiftly  fly  away  ; 

His  days  are  three  score  years  and  ten, 

The  dust  returns  to  dust  again. 

But  man  is  of  a  soul  possest, 
Which  must  eternally  be  blest; 
Or  dwell  in  everlasting  pain, 
Where  endless  flames  and  devils  reign. 

Stretch  out  thy  hand,  0  God  of  grace, 
And  save  us  from  that  dreadful  place  ; 
Prepare  us  for  a  seat  above, 
Where  we  may  live  in  heavenly  love,  w.s.&h.b. 


On  the  Prayer  and  Fight  of  Faith* 


358 


4  Lines  S's  and  2  6'.s. 


1  f\  GLORIOUS  hope  of  perfect  love! 
*<-*  It  lifts  me  up  to  things  above; 

It  bears'  on  eagles'  wings  ; 
It  gives  my  ravish'd  soul  a  taste, 
And  makes  me  for  some  moments  feast 

With  Jesus'  priests  and  kings. 

2  Rejoicing  now  in  earnest  hope, 

I  stand,  and  from  the  mountain-top, 

See  all  the  land  below  : 
Rivers  of  milk  and  honey  rise, 
And  all  the  fruits  of  paradise, 

In  endless  plenty  grow. 

3  A  land  of  corn,  of  wine,  and  oil, 
Favor'd  with  God's  peculiar  smile, 

With  every  biessing  blest ; 
There  dwells  the  Lord  our  Righteousness, 
And  keeps  his  own  in  perfect  peace, 

And  everlasting  rest. 

4  Now,  0  my  Joshua,  bring  me  in  ! 
Cast  out  thy  foes :  the  inbred  sin, 

The  carnal  mind,  remove  ; 
The  purchase  of  thy  death  divide; 
And,  0  !  with  all  the  sanctified, 

Give  me  a  lot  of  love !  w. 

159    .       cm. 

1  ti[\  JOYFUL  sound  of  gospel-grace, 
^-*   Christ  shall  in  me  appear! 

I,  even  I,  shall  see  his  face; 
I  shall  be  holy  there. 

2  The  glorious  crown  of  righteousness, 

To  me  reach'd  out  I  view  ; 
Conqueror  through  him,  I  soon  shall  seize, 
And  wear  it  as  my  due, 


On  the  Prayer  and  Fight  of  Faith 

3  The  promis'd  land,  from  Pisgah's  top, 

I  now  exult  to  see : 
My  hope  is  full  (0  glorious  hope!) 
Of  immortality. 

4  He  visits  now  the  house  of  clay  ; 

He  shakes  his  future  home : 
0  would'st  thou,  Lord,  on  this  glad  day, 
Into  thy  temple  come  !  w. 

360  6  Lints  S's. 

1  T  WANT  the  spirit  of  power  within, 
-El  Of  love,  and  of  a  healthful  mind  ; 
Of  power  to  conquer  inbred  sin, 

Of  love  to  thee  and  all  mankind ; 
Of  health,  that  pain  and  death  defies, 
Most  vigorous  when  the  body  dies. 

2  When  shall  I  hear  the  inward  voice, 

Which  only  faithful  souls  can  hear? 
Pardon,  and  peace,  and  heavenly  joys, 
Attend  the  promis'd  Comforter : 

0  come,  and  righteousness  divine, 

And  Christ,  and  all  with  Christ,  are  mine! 

3  Come,  Holy  Ghost,  my  heart  inspire ! 

Attest  that  I  am  born  again; 
Come,  and  baptize  me  now  with  fire, 
Nor  let  thy  former  sifts  he  vain: 

1  cannot  rest  in  sins  forgiven  : 

Where  is  the  earnest  of  my  heaven?        w. 


361 


C.  M. 

1  nHHERE  is  a  heaven  above  to  gain, 

-=a-    A  hell  beneath  to  shun  ; 
Our  lot  will   be  one  of  the  twain, 
When  life's  short  journey's  done. 

2  Christ  bids  us  now  for  death  prepare — 

That  when  we're  call'd  to  die, 
We  may  eternal  glory  share, 
And  reign  above  the  sky. 


On  the  Prayer  and  Fight  of  Faith. 

3  Unless  we're  sar'd  while  here  below, 

And  wash'd  in  Jesus'  blood, 

We  must  endure  eternal  woe, 

And  bear  the  wrath  of  God. 

4  But  all,  through  Christ,  may  now  be  blest ; 

(He  died  the  world  to  save  ,) 
Through  him  may  gain  the  heavenly  rest. 

And  triumph  o'er  the  grave.       w.  s.  &  h.  e. 

Ot>2  4  Lines  Vs. 

1  HEATHER,  Son,  and  Holy  Ghost, 
-"-     One  in  Three  and  Three  in  One, 
As  by  the  celestial  host, 

Let  thy  will  on  earth  be  done. 

2  If  so  poor  a  worm  as  I 

May  to  thy  great  glory  live, 
All  my  actions  sanctify  : 

All  my  words  and  thoughts  receive. 

3  Take  my  soul  and  body's  pow'rs  ; 

Take  my  memory,  mind,  and  will; 
All  my  goods,  and  all  my  hours, 
Ali  I  know,  and  all  I  feel. 

4  Now,  my  God,  thy  own  I  am ! 

Now  I  give  thee  back  thy  own  : 
Freedom,  friends,  and  health,  and  fame, 
Consecrate  to  thee  alone. 

5  Father,  Son,  and  Holy  Ghost, 

One  in  Three,  and  Three  in  One, 
As  by  the  celestial  host, 

Let  thy  will  on  earth  be  done.  w. 


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IFtS  6  Lines  as. 

FRIS'NERS  of  hope,  lift  up  your  heads, 
The  day  of  liberty  draws  near ! 
Jesus,  who  on  the  serpent  treads, 

Shall  soon  in  your  behalf  appear  ; 
The  Lord  will  to  his  temple  come, 
Prepare  your  hearts  to  make  him  room. 


On  the  Prayer  and  Fight  of  Faith. 

2  Ye  all  shall  find,  whom,  in  his  word, 

Himself  hath  caused  to  put  your  trust; 
The  Father  of  our  dying  Lord, 

Is  ever  to  his  promise  just ; 
Faithful,  if  we  our  sins  confess, 
To  cleanse  from  all  unrighteousness. 

3  0  ye  of  fearful  hearts,  be  strong ! 

Your  downcast  eyes  and  hands  lift  up  ! 
Ye  shall  not  be  forgotten  long  ; 

Hope  to  the  end,  in  Jesus  hope! 
Tell  him  ye  wait  his  grace  to  prove; 
And  cannot  fail,  for  God  is  love. 

4  Pris'ners  of  hope,  be  strong,  be  bold  ! 

Cast  off  your  doubts — disdain  to  fear! 
Dare  to  believe — on  Christ  lay  hold  ! 

Wrestle  with  Christ  in  mighty  prayer! 
Tell  him,  '  We  will  not  let  thee  go, 
1  Till  we  thy  name,  thy  nature  know.'         w. 

384  l.  m. 

1  rBlHAT  happy  day  is  drawing  near, 

-«L    When  we  shall  cease  to  weep  and  mourn, 
When  God  shall  wipe  off  every  tear, 
And  we  to  Zion  shall  return. 

2  As  we  the  way  to  Zion  tread, 

We'll  sing  the  great  Redeemer's  love; 
With  endless  joy  upon  our  head, 
We'll  haste  to  our  reward  above. 

3  The  love  of  God  shall  fill  each  heart; 
Gladness  and  joy  we  shall  obtain  ; 
Sorrow  and  sighing  shall  depart, 

And  we  with  Christ  shall  ever  reign,     w.  s.  &h.  b. 


385 


C.  M. 

1  "RATHER,  into  thy  hands  alone, 
JP     I  have  my  all  restor'd  : 
My  all— thy  property,  I  own  ; 
The  steward  of  the  Lord. 


On  the  Prayer  and  Fight  of  Faith. 

2  Hereafter,  none  can  take  away 

My  life,  or  goods,  or  fame; 
Ready  at  thy  demand  to  lay 
Them  down,  I  always  am. 

3  Confiding  in  thy  only  love, 

Thro'  Jesus  strengthening  me, 
I  wait  thy  faithfulness  to  prove, 
And  give  back  all  to  thee. 

4  Take,  when  thou  wilt,  into  thy  hands, 

And  as  thou  wilt  require: 
Resume,  by  the  Chaldean  bands, 
Or  the  devouring  fire. 

5  Determin'd  all  thy  will  t'  obey, 

Thy  blessings  I  restore  ; 
Give,  Lord,  or  take  thy  gifts  away, 
I  praise  thee  evermore.  w. 

366  p.  m. 

1  "TkEAREST  friends,  by  love  united  ; 
JLf  Love  divine  hath  made  us  one ; 
By  the  world  contemn'd  and  slighted, 

Priz'd  and  lov'd  by  God  alone  ; 
Jesus    bless  us,  while  we,  hand  in  hand,  go  on. 

2  Though  the  tempter,  like  a  lion, 

Constant  watches  for  his  prey, 
Christ  will  bring  us  safe  to  Zion — 
He  will  guard  us  by  the  way ; 
He  will  keep  us,  if  we  humbly  watch  and  pray. 

3  Though  the  way  be  rou^h  and  thorny, 

We,  through  grace,  will  travel  on  ; 
Death,  ere  long,  will  end  our  journey ; 
Jesus  then  will  claim  his  own  : 
Angels  shouting — Welcome  to  the  glorious  throne. 


On  the  Prayer  and   Fight  of  Faith. 

4  Welcome,  welcome,  happy  spirit, 
Christ  will  to  his  children  say  ; 
Crowns  and  kingdoms  now  inherit, 
Reign  with  me  in  endless  day ; 
In  bright  mansions,  you  shall  with  me  ever  stay. 

Orisi. 


367 


C.  Bff. 

1  T  KNOW  that  my  Redeemer  lives, 
-a.  And  ever  prays  for  me  ; 

A  token  of  his  love  he  gives, 
A  pledge  of  liberty. 

2  I  find  him  lifting  up  my  head; 

He  brings  salvation  near ; 
His  presence  makes  me  free  iiufeed, 
And  he  will  soon  appear. 

3  He  wills  that  I  should  holy  be! 

What  can  withstand  his  will? 
The  counsel  of  his  grace  in  me, 
He  surely  shall  fulfil. 

4  Jesus,  I  hang  upon  thy  word  ; 

I  steadfastly  believe 
Thou  wilt  return,  and  claim  me,  Lord, 
And  to  thvself  receive.  w. 

368  p.  m. 

1  ~W   OVE  divine,  all  love  excelling, 
-sLi  Joy  of  heaven,  to  earth  come  down; 
Fix  in  us  thy  humble  dwelling, 

All  thy  faithful  mercies  crown. 
Jesus,  thou  art  all  compassion  ; 

Pure,  unbounded  love,  thou  art ; 
Visit  us  with  thy  salvation  ; 

Enter  every  trembling  heart. 

2  Breathe,  0  breathe  thy  loving  Spirit, 

Into  every  troubled  breast ; 
Let  us  all  in  thee  inherit 
Let  us  find  that  heavenly  rest: 


On  the  Prayer  and  Fight  of  Faith. 

Take  away  our  bent  to  sinning, 

Alpha  and  Omega  be  ; 
End  of  faith  as  its  beginning, 

Set  our  hearts  at  liberty. 

3  Come,  Almighty,  to  deliver, 

Let  us  all  thy  grace  receive  ; 
Suddenly  return — and  never, 

Never  more  thy  temples  leave : 
Thee  we  would  be  always  blessing ; 

Serve  thee  as  thy  hosts  above  ; 
Pray,  and  praise  thee  without  ceasing ; 

Glory  in  thy  perfect  love. 

4  Finish  then  thy  new  creation, 

Pure  and  spotless  let  us  be; 
Let  us  see  thy  great  salvation, 

Perfectly  restor'd  in  thee  : 
Chang'd  from  glory  into  glory, 

Till  in  heaven  we  take  our  place ; 
Till  we  cast  our  crowns  before  thee, 

Lost  in  wonder,  love,  and  praise  ! 


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L.  M. 


1  A  RM  of  the  Lord,  awake,  awake ! 
-£*-  Thine  own  immortal  strength  put  on  ; 
With  terror  cloth'd,  hell's  kingdom  shake. 

And  cast  thy  foes  with  fury  down. 

2  As  in  the  ancient  days  appear ! 

The  sacred  annals  "speak  thy  fame ; 
Be  now  omnipotently  near, 
To  endless  ages  still  the  same. 

3  Thy  arm,  Lord,  is  not  shorten'd  now  ; 

It  wants  not  now  the  power  to  save  ; 
Still  present  with  thy  people,  thou 
Bear'st  them  thro' "life's  disparted  wave* 


On  the  Prayer  and  Fight  of  Faith. 

4  By  death  and  hell  pursu'd  in  vain, 

To  thee  the  ransom'd  seed  shall  come  ; 
Shouting,  their  heavenly  Sion  gain, 

And  pass  thro'  death,  triumphant,  home. 

5  The  pain  of  life  shall  then  be  o'er, 

The  anguish  and  distracting  care: 
There  sighing  grief  shall  weep  no  more, 
And  sin  shall  never  enter  there. 

6  Where  pure,  essential  joy  is  found, 

The  Lord's  redeem'd  their  heads  shall  raise, 
With  everlasting  gladness  crown'd, 

And  fill'd  with  love,  and  lost  in  praise. 


370 


S.  M. 

1  lORIS'NERS  of  hope,  arise, 
MT   And  see  your  Lord  appear  ! 

Lo !  on  the  wings  of  love  he  flies, 
And  brings  redemption  near. 

2  Redemption,  through  his  blood, 

He  calls  you  to  receive  : 
'Look  unto  me,  the  pardoning  God! 
'Believe,'  he  cries,  'believe!' 

3  The  reconciling  word 

We  thankfully  embrace, 
Rejoice  in  our  redeeming  Lord, 
A  blood-besprinkled  race. 

4  We  yield  to  be  set  free  ; 

Thy  counsel  we  approve  ; 
Salvation,  praise,  ascribe  to  thee, 
And  glorv  in  thv  love. 


L.  M. 

1%T0W,  Lord,  I  on  thy  truth  depend, 
-i-^l    Nor  earth,  nor  hell  my  soul  shall  move  ; 
Thy  mercy  ne'er  shall  have  an  end; 
Thy  faithfulness  I  daily  prove. 


On  the  Prayer  and  Fight  of  Faith. 

2  1  have  been  kept  in  time  that's  past, 

And  still  thou  dost  my  strength  renew  ; 
My  soul  into  thine  arms  I  cast, 
I'll  trust  thee  all  my  journey  thro'. 

3  For  me  the  fowler  spreads  his  net ; 

My  soul  he  watches  to  destroy  ; 
Ten  thousand  snares  my  path  beset ; 
But  thou  shalt  guide  me  with  thine  eye. 

4  I  find  thy  every  promise  sweet, 

Thy  love  my  fainting  spirit  cheers ; 
Thy  counsel  shall  direct  my  feet, 
While  passing  through  this  vale  of  tears. 

5  And  after  death  thou  wilt  receive 

My  soul  into  thy  lov'd  embrace ; 
I  then  shall  in  thy  presence  live, 

And  see  the  glories  of  thy  face.      w. s.  &h. b. 

372  C.  M. 

1  "1"  ET  him  to  whom  we  now  belong, 
-^-^  His  sovereign  right  assert, 

And  take  up  every  thankful  song, 
And  every  loving  heart. 

2  He  justly  claims  us  for  his  own, 

Who  bought  us  with  a  price: 
The  Christian  lives  to  Christ  alone, 
To  Christ  alone  he  dies  ! 

3  Jesus,  thine  own  at  last  receive, 

Fulfil  our  hearts'  desire, 

And  let  us  to  thy  glory  live, 

And  in  thy  cause  expire. 

4  Our  souls  and  bodies  we  resign  ; 

With  joy  we  render  thee 
Our  all — no  longer  ours — but  thine, 
To  all  eternity.  w< 


On  the  Prayer  and  Fight  of  Faith* 


373 


L.  M. 

1  ipSJ'E  now  are  journeying  to  the  place, 


Which  God  hath  promis'd  to  bestow  ; 
0  may  we  run  the  heavenly  race, 
#And"  daily  die  to  all  below. 

2  Though  many  troubles  mark  the  way, 
Jehovah  will  his  own  defend  ; 
We  soon  shall  drop  this  cumbrous  clay, 
And  shouting  reach  our  journey's  end. 

4  Ye  sinners,  bought  with  Jesus'  blood, 
From  all  your  sins  at  once  refrain : 
Come  with  us,  and  we'll  do  you  good  ; 
You  may  with  Christ  forever  reign. 

4  Redeeming  grace  you  all  may  share — 

0  come  to  Christ,  make  no  delay  ; 

We'll  hold  you  up  by  faith  and  prayer, 

And  kindly  help  you  on  your  way. 

5  Come,  for  the  Lord  hath  spoken  good. 

Concerning  them  that  trust  his  grace  ; 
You  all  may  wash  in  Jesus'  blood ; 

You  all  in  heaven  may  see  his  face,    w.s.&h.b 


374 


L.  M. 

1  djr|N  all  the  earth  thy  Spirit  show'r  ; 
^U?  The  earth  in  righteousness  renew  ; 
Thy  kingdom  come,  and  hell  o'erpow'r, 

And  to  thy  sceptre  all  subdue. 

2  Like  mighty  winds,  or  torrents  fierce, 

Let  it  th'  opposers  all  o'errun; 
3Lnd  every  law  of  sin  reverse, 

That  faith  and  love  may  make  all  one. 

3  Yea,  let  thy  Spirit  in  every  place, 

Its  richer  energy  declare : 
While  lovely  tempers,  fruits  of  grace, 
The  kingdom  of  thy  Christ  prepare. 


On  the  Prayer  and  Fight  of  Faith. 

4  Grant  this,  0  holy  God,  and  true  ; 

The  ancient  seers  thou  didst  inspire' 
To  us  perform  the  promise  due — 

Descend,  and  crown  us  now  with  fire! 


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1PJ1( 


T.  M. 


Our  grateful  songs  we  raise; 
We  now  unite  to  sing 
His  everlasting  praise : 
'Twas  he  who  chas'd  the  gloom  of  night, 
And  turn'd  our  darkness  into  light. 

2  He  gave  us  first  to  see 

The  danger  we  were  in  ; 
Then  set  our  spirits  free. 

And  pardon'd  all  our  sin  : 
Still  may  we  trust  him  for  his  grace, 
Till  we  appear  before  his  face.  w.  s. 


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L.  M.—Part  First. 


1  dT\  LET  the  prisoners'  mournful  cries 
v-^  As  incense  in  thy  sight  appear  ! 
Their  humble  wailings  pierce  the  skies, 

If  haply  they  may  feel  thee  near. 

2  The  captive  exiles  make  their  moans, 

From  sin  impatient  to  be  free  ; 
Call  home,  call  home  thy  banish'd  ones  ! 
Lead  captive  their  captivity  ! 

3  Shew  them  the  blood  that  bought  their  peace-. 

The  anchor  of  their  steadfast  hope  ; 
And  bid  their  guilty  terrors  cease, 
And  bring  the  ransom'd  prisoners  up. 

4  Out  of  the  deep  regard  their  cries  ; 

The  fallen,  raise — the  mourners,  cheer; 
0  Sun  of  Righteousness,  arise 
And  scatter  all  their  doubt  and  fear !        w. 


On  the  Prayer  and  Fight  of  Faith. 


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L.  M.—Part  Second. 

1  IpITY  the  day  of  feeble  things  ; 
-«l      0  gather  every  halting  soul ! 
And  drop  salvation  from  thy  wings, 

And  make  the  contrite  sinner  whole. 

2  Stand  by  them  in  the  fiery  hour, 

Their  feebleness  of  mind  defend  ; 
And  in  their  weakness  shew  thy  pow'r, 
And  make  them  patient  to  the  end. 

3  0  satisfy  their  soul  in  drought ! 

Give  them  thy  saving  health  to  see, 
And  let  thy  mercy  find  them  out, 
And  let  thy  mercy  reach  to  me. 

4  Hast  thou  the  work  of  grace  begun, 

And  brought  them  to  the  birth  in  vain  ? 
0  let  thy  children  see  the  Sun  ! 
Let  all  their  souls  be  born  again. 

5  Relieve  the  souls  whose  cross  we  bear, 

For  whom  thy  suffering  members  mourn ; 
Answer  our  faith's  effectual  pray'r, 

Bid  every  struggling  child  be  born!  w. 


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S.  M. 

1  "TO7*E  have  a  great  High  Priest 

5  *     Over  the  house  of  God, 
Who  is  in  robes  of  mercy  drest, 
And  sprinkles  his  own  blood. 

2  A  breastplate,  lo  !  he  wears, 

Which  shows  his  mighty  love ; 
The  names  of  all  his  saints  he  bears, 
Before  the  throne  above. 

3  A  priest  he  doth  appear, 

For  all  the  human  race  ; 
Repenting  sinners  may  draw  near, 
Before  the  throne  of  grace. 


On  the  Prayer  and  Fight  of  Faith. 

4  Their  sighs  and  prayers  below, 

Through  him,  are  heard  in  heaven; 
The  Father  doth  his  grace  bestow, 
And  all  may  be  forgiven.  H.  B# 

379  l.  m. 

"E  faithful  souls,  who  Jesus  know, 
If  ris'n  indeed  with  him  ye  are, 
Superior  to  the  joys  below, 

His  resurrection's  pow'r  declare. 

2  Your  faith  by  holy  tempers  prove  ; 

By  actions  shew  your  sins  forgiv'n  ! 
And  seek  the  glorious  things  above, 
And  follow  Christ,  your  Head,  to  heav'a  ! 

3  There  your  exalted  Saviour  see, 

Seated  at  God's  right  hand  again, 
In  all  his  Father's  majesty, 
In  everlasting  pomp  to  reign. 

4  To  him  continually  aspire, 

Contending  for  your  native  place ; 
And  emulate  the  angel-choir, 

And  only  live  to  love  and  praise. 

5  For  who,  by  faith,  your  Lord  receive, 

Ye  nothing  seek  or  want  beside : 
Dead  to  the  world  and  sin,  ye  live  ; 
Your  creature  love  is  crucified. 

6  Your  real  life,  with  Christ  conceal'd, 

Deep  in  the  Father's  bosom  lies  ; 
And  glorious  as  your  Head  reveal'd, 

Ye  soon  shall  meet  him  in  the  skies.    w« 


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4  Lines  Vs. 

LIGHT  of  life,  seraphic  fire, 
Love  divine,  thyself  impart; 
Every  fainting  soul  inspire  ; 
Shine  in  every  drooping  heart! 


On  the  Prayer  and  Fight  of  Faith. 

Every  mournful  sinner  cheer  ; 

Scatter  all  our  guilty  gloom ! 
Son  of  God,  appear,  appear; 

To  thy  human  temples  come 
Come,  in  this  accepted  hour ; 

Bring  thy  heavenly  kingdom  in  ! 
Fill  us  with  the  glorious  power, 

Rooting  out  the  seeds  of  sin. 
Nothing  more  can  we  require; 

We  will  covet  nothing  less  ; 
Be  thou  all  our  hearts'  desire, 

All  our  joys,  and  all  our  peace.  w. 


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6  Lines  S's. 


1  A  LL  things  are  possible  to  him, 
-lm.  That  can  in  Jesus'  name  believe  ; 
Lord,  I  no  more  thy  truth   blaspheme, 

Thy  truth  I  lovingly  receive  ; 
I  can,  I  do  believe  in  thee, 
All  things  are  possible  to  me. 

2  When  thou  the  work  of  faith  hast  wrought, 

I  here  shall  in  thine  image  shine, 
Nor  sin  in  deed,  or  word,  or  thought : 

Let  men  exclaim,  and  fiends  repine, 
They  cannot  break  the  firm  decree — 
All  things  are  possible  to  me. 

3  All  things  are  possible  to  God  ; 

To  Christ,  the  power  of  God  in  man  ; 
To  me,  when  I  am  all  renew'd, 

When  I  in  Christ  am  form'd  again, 
And  witness,  from  all  sin  set  free, 
All  things  are  possible  to  me. 


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C.  M. 

THE  Lord,  who  is  by  angels  seen, 
On  Zion's  heavenly  hill, 
Mindful  of  us  has  ever  been, 
And  he  will  keep  us  still. 


On  the  Prayer  and  Fight  of  Faith.    f 

2  We  once  were  bound  in  satan's  chain, 

And  sin  our  hearts  did  fill  ; 
The  Lord  was  mindful  of  us  then, 
And  he  will  keep  us  still. 

3  O  may  we  run  the  heavenly  race, 

Obedient  to  his  will ; 
And  every  moment  seek  his  face, 
And  he  will  keep  us  still. 

4  0  may  we  cast  our  fears  away, 

And  on  his  love  depend  ; 
He  who  hath  kept  us  to  this  day, 

Will  keep  us  to  the  end.         w.  s.  &  h.  b. 


383 


C.  M. 


1  JT   ORD,  I  believe  a  rest  remains 
-i-^  To  all  thy  people  known  : 

A  rest,  where  pure  enjoyment  reigns, 
And  thou  art  lov'd  alone. 

2  A  rest,  where  all  our  souls'  desire 

Is  fixt  on  things  above  ; 
Where  fear,  and  sin,  and  grief  expire, 
Cast  out  by  perfect  love. 

3  0  that  I  now  the  rest  might  know, 

Believe,  and  enter  in  ! 
Now,  Saviour,  now  the  pow'r  bestow, 
And  let  me  cease  from  sin  ! 

4  Come,  0  my  Saviour, 

Into  my  soul  descend 
No  longer  from  thy  creature  stay, 
My  Author  and  my  End. 

5  Come,  Father,  Son,  and  Holy  Ghost, 

And  seal  me  thine  abode:" 
Let  all  I  am  in  thee  be  lost ; 
Let  all  be  lost  in  God. 


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C.  11.— Part  First. 

1  "W/^HO  is  this  great  gigantic  foe, 

"     That  proudly  stalks  along, 
That  overlooks  the  crowd  below, 
In  brazen  armour  strong  ? 

2  Of  his  own  strength  he  loudly  boasts, 

And  on  his  sword  relies  ; 
He  meets  the  God  of  Israel's  hosts, 
And  all  their  force  defies. 

3  Tallest  of  all  the  earth-born  race, 

They  tremble  at  his  power, 
And  flee  before  the  monster's  face, 
And  own  him  conqueror. 

4  My  nature  answers  from  within, 

And  tells  me  who  it  is ; 
It  is  my  own  besetting  sin, 
My  own  great  wickedness. 

5  But  in  the  strength  of  Jesus'  name, 

I  with  the  monster  fight ; 
Tho'  feeble  and  unarm'd  I  am, 
Jehovah  is  my  might. 

6  Mindful  of  all  his  favours  past, 

I  trust  the  same  to  prove, 
And  still  my  helpless  soul  I  cast 
On  his  redeeming  love. 

7  Now  with  my  sling  and  stone,  I  go 

To  slay  the  man  of  sin ; 
The  Lord  hath  said,  'It  shall  be  so,' 
And  I  the  fight  shall  win. 

8  Firm  on  his  promise  I  rely, 

My  trust  is  in  the  Lord; 
Sure  I  shall  win  the  victory, 
For  he  hath  spoke  the  word. 


On  the  Spread  of  the  Gospel. 


385 


C.  'Si.— Part  Second. 

1  "jW'OW  in  the  power  of  God  I  rise, 
-*-*    And  run.  upon  the  foe; 

Faith,  mighty  faith,  the  word  applies, 
And  lays  the  giant  low. 

2  Faith  slings,  in  Jesus'  conqu'ring  name, 

The  sin-destroying  atom  ; 
Faith  points  the  word's  unerring  aim, 
And  brings  the  monster  down. 

3  Arise,  ye  men  of  Israe',  rise, 

Your  routed  foe  pursue; 
And  shout  his  praises  to  the  skies, 
Who  conquers  sin  for  you. 

4  Lo,  Jesus  doth  for  you  appear, 

And  conqu'ring  grace  affords ; 
He  saves  you,  not  with  sword  and  spear— 
The  battle  is  the  Lord's. 

5  Both  day  and  night,  the  Lord  of  hosts 

His  mighty  power  displays  ; 
He  stills  the  proud  Philistine's  boasts, 
The  threat'ning  Gittite  slays. 

6  Let  ail  who  dwell  on  earth  below, 

The  conquering  Lord  proclaim  ; 
0  that  the  world  might  see  and  know 
The  power  of  Jesus'  name.   w.a.iyw.s.&H.B. 


On  the  Spread  of  the  Gospel. 

38H  c.  m. 

1    JTESU,  the  word  of  mercy  give, 
•J    And  let  it  swiftly  run  ; 
And  let  the  priests  themselves  believe, 
And  put  salvation  on. 


On  the  Spread  of  the  Gospel. 

Cloth'd  with  the  Spirit  of  Holiness, 

May  all  thy  people  prove 
The  plenitude  of  gospel  grace — 
•    The  joy  of  perfect  love. 
Jesus,  let  all  thy  lovers  shine, 

Illustrious  as  the  sun : 
And  bright  with  borrow'd  rays  divine, 

Their  glorious  circuit  run. 
Beyond  the  reach  of  mortals,  spread 

Their  light  where'er  they  go; 
And  heavenly  influences  shed 

On  all  the  world  below. 
As  giants  may  they  run  their  race, 

Exulting  in  their  might : 
As  burning  luminaries,  chase 

The  gloom  of  hellish  night. 
As  the  bright  Sun  of  Righteousness, 

Their  healing  wings  display ; 
And  let  their  lustre  still  increase 

Unto  the  perfect  day.  w. 


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S.  M. 

1  1  p  IGHT  of  the  Gentile  race, 
-«-J  Appear  in  every  heart  ; 

And  may  the  nations  taste  thy  grace, 
And  with  their  idols  part. 

2  Thou  send'st  thy  heralds  forth. 

To  preach  in  every  land; 
To  east  and  west,  to  south  and  north, 
They  run  at  thy  command. 

3  Let  Jews  and  Gentiles  come. 

And  fall  before  thy  throne ; 
0  bring  the  wand'ring  exiles  home, 
To  thee  the  great  Three-One. 

4  Now  let  thy  gospel  run, 

And  sin  and  satan  fall, 
That  all  who  dwell  beneath  the  sun, 

May  crown  thee  Lord  of  all.     w.s.  &  h.b. 


On  the  Spread  of  the  Gospel. 

«lS OO  4  Lines  S'.s  and  2  6»,. 

1  FOUNTAIN  of  life,  thy  fullness  shed 
•*■     On  us,  who  are  by  nature  dead, 

Our  misery  we  deplore; 
Our  hope  is  sunk,  our  bones  are  dry, 
In  sm  s  dark  valley,  lo,  we  lie, 

Where  dragons  loudly  roar. 

2  By  sin  and  satan  we  were  driven 

Far  off  from  God  as  hell  from  heaven, 

tfut  thou  canst  bring  us  near  • 
Breathe,  on  us  now,  and  we  shall  live, 
Ihy  quick  ning  word,  0  Jesus,  give, 
I  hat  all  the  world  may  hear. 

3  Now  while  thy  servants  prophesy, 
lhe  cruel  power  of  sin  destroy, 

For  it  has  triumph'd  long; 
0  let  a  shaking  now  take  "place, 
And  may  we  rise  before  thy  face, 

An  army  great  and  strong. 

4  Thy  power  omnipotent  display; 
Deprive  the  monster  of  his  prey; 

And  make  us  ever  thine  ; 
Thy  Holy  Spirit  now  impart, 
And  breathe  new  life  in  every  heart 

Eternal  life  divine.  w.s!&h.b. 

1  «TEnUS  Lha11  rei?a  where'er  the  sun 
J£    Does  his  successive  journies  run: 
His  kingdom  stretch  from  shore  to  shore, 
iill  moons  shall  wax  and  wane  no  more. 

2  For  him  shall  endless  prayer  be  made, 
And  praises  throng  to  crown  his  head  ■ 
His  name,  like  sweet  perfume,  shall  rise 
Witn  every  morning  sacrifice. 


On  the  Spread  of  the  Gospel. 

3  People  and  realms  of  every  tongue 
Dwell  on  his  love  with  sweetest  song; 
And  infant  voices  shall  proclaim 
Their  early  blessings  on  his  name. 

4  Blessings  abound  where'er  he  reigns; 
The  prisoner  leaps  to  lose  his  chains ; 
The  weary  find  eternal  rest ; 

And  all  the  sons  of  want  are  blest. 

5  Where  he  displays  his  healing  power, 
Death  and  the  curse  are  known  no  more ; 
In  him  the  tribes  of  Adam  boast 
More  blessings  than  their  father  lost. 

6  Let  every  creature  rise,  and  bring 
Peculiar  honours  to  their  King; 
Angels  descend  with  songs  again, 

And  earth  repeat  its  loud  Amen.  i.  w. 


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S.  M. 


1  'WrE  sleeping  souls,  arise, 

-^-    And  cast  your  sins  away; 
Shake  off  the  slumber  from  your  eyes ; 
This  is  the  gospel  day. 

2  0  give  your  hearts  to  God, 

And  walk  in  wisdom's  way  ; 
Wash  in  the  fountain  of  his  blood ; 
This  is  the  gospel  day. 

3  He  offers  you  his  grace; 

He  bids  you  watch  and  pray  ; 
You  now  may  turn  and  seek  his  face ; 
This  is  the  gospel  day. 

4  His  love  to  you  is  great; 

No  longer  now  delay, 
For  after  death  'twill  be  too  late; 
This  is  the  gospel  day. 


On  the  Spread  of  the  Gospel. 

5  Should  you  to  hell  be  driven, 
'Twill  be  in  vain  to  pray  : 

Turn,  now,  and  find  your  way  to  heaven  ; 
This  is  the  gospel  day.         w.  s.  &  H. 


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C.  M. 

COMMISSIONS  by  the  great  I  AM, 
I  leave  ray  friends  and  home, 
To  spread  the  triumphs  of  his  name  ; 
O'er  desert  wastes  I  roam. 

While  the  whole  counsel  of  the  Lord 

I  shun  not  to  declare, 
May  sinners  fall  before  the  word, 

And  lift  their  hearts  in  prayer. 

My  soul,  at  times,  is  much  cast  down, 
And  press'd  with  pain  and  toil; 

But  I'll  not  dread  the  sinners'  frown, 
Nor  will  I  court  their  smile. 

Though  grief  and  sorrow  be  my  lot, 

I  slxirily  shall  be  free ; 
And  whether  I'm  reproach'd  or  not, 

May  God  remember  me. 

I  soon  shall  quit  this  cumbrous  clay, 

And  fly  to  Jesus'  breast; 
Anjels  will  bear  my  soul  away, 

To  everlasting  rest.  w.  s.  &  h. 


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L.  M. 

ET  God  arise,  and  let  his  foes 
Be  scattered,  wheresoe'er  he  goes; 


As  wax  dissolves  before  the  sun, 
Let  all  his  foes  his  presence  own. 

2  Let  all  the  powers  of  darkness  fly 
Before  the  God  who  reigns  on  hish 
And  when  his  ark  appears,  let  all 
The  idols  of  the  nation  fall. 


On  the  Spread  of  the  Gospel. 

3  Let  God  arise,  and  win  the  day  ; 
The  mighty  God  his  sceptre  sway, 
(The  golden  sceptre  of  his  grace,) 
Li  every  land,  in  every  place. 

4  And  let  his  Name,  (who  shed  his  blood 
To  bring  the  guilty  nigh  to  God,) 

Be  great  in  all  the  earth,  and  sung 
In  every  land  by  every  tongue. 

8H3  C.  M. 

1  A  SSIST  us,  0  almighty  Lord, 
■4%.  To  spread  thy  heavenly  grace  ; 
May  sinners  tremble  at  thy  word, 

And  humbly  seek  thy  face. 

2  Unless  thou  dost  our  labours  own, 

Our  efforts  will  be  vain  ; 
Bless,  Lord,  the  seed  already  sown, 
With  showers  of  heavenly  rain. 

3  Speak,  Lord,  and  bid  the  dead  jyrise  ; 

On  all  thy  grace  bestow  ; 
Shower  down  salvation  from  the  skies  ; 
Let  heaven  begin  below. 

4  Thy  mercy,  like  a  mighty  flood, 

Throughout  the  world  display  : 
Sprinkle  the  nations  with  thy  blood, 
And  take  their  sins  away. 

5  Answer  our  prayer,  Great  Three  in  One, 

And  stoop  to  earth  again  ; 
Take  now  the  kingdom  for  thy  own ; 
So  be  it,  Lord.     Amen.  w.  s.  &  h.  b. 

394  s.  m. 

1  fTARK  !  'tis  the  voice  of  God 
JOl  Now  calling  from  the  sky  ; 
It  sounds  through  all  the  earth    abroad, 
And  asks,  'Why  will  ye  die?' 


On  the  Spread  of,  the  Gospel. 

2  He  left  the  realms  above, 

He  died  to  save  you  all  ; 
No  longer  slight  the  Saviour's  love, 
But  hearken  to  his  call. 

3  The  voice  of  mercy  hear, 

Poor  sinners — and  believe  ; 
Seek  now  the  Lord  while  he  is  near, 
His  offer'd  grace  receive. 

4  Arise,  ye  guilty  souls, 

And  to  the  Lord  draw  nigh ; 
Eternal  life  from  Jesus  rolls  ; 

Then,  oh  !  why  will  ye  die  ?      w.s.&h.b. 


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L.  M. 

1  1VI~Y  soul,  with  sacred  joy  survey 
l.vA  The  glories  of  the  latter  day  ; 
Its  dawn  already  seems  begun, 
Sure  earnest  of  the  rising  Sun. 

2  The  friends  of  truth  assembl'd  stand, 
(A  chosen,  consecrated  band  ;) 

The  standard  of  the  cross  display, 
J&\d  cry  aloud,  '  Behold  the  way.' 

3  Behold  the  way  to  Zion's  hill, 
Where  Israel's  God  delights  to  dwell; 
He  fixes  there  his  lofty  throne, 

And  calls  the  sacred  place  his  own. 

4  Behold  the  way,  ye  heralds'  cry ; 
Spare  not,  and  lift  your  voices  high  ; 
Convey  the  sound  from  shore  to  shore ; 
And  bid  the  captives  sigh  no  more. 

5  Swift  on  the  wings  of  heavenly  zeal 
They  fly,  nor  seem  the  toil  to  feel ; 
But  "faithful  to  their  Master's  will, 
The  sacred  embassv  fulfil. 


On  the  Spread  of  the  Gospel. 

6  The  north  gives  up  ;  the  south  no  more 
Keeps  back  its  consecrated  store  ; 
From  east  to  west  the  message  runs ; 
The  heathen  lands  give  up  their  s>ons. 

7  Auspicious  dawn  !  the  rising  ray 
With  joy  1  view,  and  hail  the  day  : 
Thou  Sun,  arise,  supremely  bright, 
And  fill  the  world  with  purest  light. 


sm 


4  Lines  7 '5. 

1  /jPIOME,  ye  weary  sinners,  come, 

\J  Christ  the  Lord  invites  you  home; 
With  your  doubts  and  fears  opprest, 
Come,  and  he  will  give  you  rest. 

2  Come,  ye  poor  backsliders,  too, 
Yet,  he  cries,  there's  room  for  you  ; 
You  his  quick'ning  power  may  feel 
He  will  your  backslidings  heal. 

3  You  have  griev'd  him  by  your  fall ; 
Thieves  have  robb'd  you  of  your  all ; 
Yet  the  good  Physician's  nigh — 
Jesus  Christ  is  passing  by. 

4  Come,  ye  followers  of  the  Lord, 
You  who  feed  upon  his  word, 
Haste  to  share  immortal  joys  ; 

Run  the  race,  and  win  the  prize,     w.s.&h.b. 


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P.  M. 

1  ITiriNGr  of  Zion,  give  the  order; 
JoL  Send  thy  light  and  truth  abroad; 
0  let  Zion  stretch  her  border! 

Zion,  favor'd  of  her  God. 

2  Thou  canst  form  the  zealous  preacher; 

Thou  canst  life  and  Jove  impart ; 
Send  thy  word  to  every  creature  ; 
Send  it  to  the  sinner's  heart. 


On  the  Spread  of  the  Gospel.  • 

3  Send  thy  truth  to  every  region  : 

Let  the  distant  people  hear: 

Let  them  turn  from  false  religion, 

And  to  truth  alone  give  ear. 

4  Thou  art  God — who  would  not  fear  thee  ! 

Who  that  knows  thy  glorious  power  ! 

0  that  all  the  world  may  hear  thee, 
And  be  slav<^  of  sin  no  more. 

398  4  Lines  Vs. 

1  fi\  YE  heralds  of  the  Lord, 
v^r  Preachers  of  his  blessed  ord, 
Like  a  trumpet,  loud  and  strong, 
Cry  aloud,  and  march  along. 

2  Soldiers,  fighting  round  the  cross, 
All  things  else  account  but  loss  ; 
Gird  your  sword  upon  your  thigh, 
And  your  every  foe  defy. 

3  Take  the  Spirit's  two-edg'd  sword, 
Fight  the  battles  of  the  Lord  ; 
Faithfully  your  weapons  wield  ; 
Stand  your  ground  and  win  the  field. 

4  In  the  name  of  Christ,  your  friend, 
With  the  powers  of  hell  contend  ; 
Fight  the  light  of  faith  with  me; 
Jesus  gives  the  victory. 

5  Be  thou  faithful — hear  him  cry; 
In  my  service  fight  and  die; 
See  in  heaven  the  glorious  prize, 
Glitt'ring  through  the  starry  skies. 

6  Soon  this  glorious  war  shall  cease, 
Then  commences  lasting  peace; 
We  our  armour  shall  lay  by, 

Victory  shout  above  the  sky.  Origi, 


On  the  Spread  of  the  Gospel. 


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P.  M. 

1  "MOW  let  us  cease  from  mourning, 
-1^    And  wipe  off  every  tear ; 

To  Zion  we're  returning, 

Where  we  shall  soon  appear  ; 
Thousands  the  Lord  is  bringing, 

To  join  our  pious  ban^; 
Then  let  us  go  with  singing, 

To  Zion's  happy  land. 

2  The  wilderness  is  dreary, 

Which  now  we  have  to  tread  ; 
Yet  let  us  not  be  weary, 

But  trust  in  Christ  our  head  ; 
He'll  not  permit  the  lion 

To  harm  us  by  the  way  ; 
But  bring  us  safe  to  Zion, 

Where  we  shall  ever  stay. 

3  Then  let  us  look  to  Jesus, 

And  let  our  faith  be  strong ; 
From  earth  he  soon  will  raise  us, 

To  join  the  heavenly  throng  ; 
All  sorrow,  pain,  and  sadness, 

Jehovah  will  destroy, 
And  fill  our  hearts  with  gladness, 

And  crown  our  heads  with  joy.     w.s.&h.b. 


T.  M. 

1  A  LL  hail,   incarnate  God  ! 
-lIL-  The  wondrous  things  foretold 
Of  thee  in  sacred  writ, 

With  joy  our  eyes  behold  ! 
Still  doth  thy  arm  new  trophies  wear, 
And  monuments  of  glory  rear. 

2  To  thee  the  hoary  head, 

Its  silver  honours  pays; 
To  thee  the  blooming  youth 
Devote  their  brightest  days; 


On  the  Spread  of  the  Gospel. 

And  every  age  their  tribute  bring, 
And  bow  to  thee,  all-conqu'ring  King. 

3  0  haste,  victorious  Prince, 

That  happy  glorious  day, 
When  souls,  like  drops  of  dew, 

Shall  own  thy  heavenly  sway  ; 
0  may  it  bless  our  longing  eyes, 
And  bear  our  shouts  beyond  the  skies. 

4  All  hail,  triumphant  Lord! 

Eternal  be  thy  reign  ! 
Behold  the  nations  sue, 

To  bear  thy  gentle  chain: 
Thy  throne  shall  stand  for  ever  sure, 
When  earth  and  time  are  known  no  more. 


C.  M. 

"OW  Jesus  makes  his  gospel  known, 
And  thousands  hear  the  sound  ; 
The  latter  day  begins  to  dawn, 
And  glory  shines*  around. 

2  Both  to  and  fro,  the  lab'rers  run, 

And  prisoners  are  releas'd  ; 
Still  may  they  go  forth  as  the  sun, 
And  knowledge  be  increas'd. 

3  May  sons  and  daughters  prophesy, 

And  spread  the  sacred  word, 
Till  every  nation  shall  draw  nigh, 
And  bow  before  the  Lord. 

4  Still  may  the  opening  glory  rise, 

And  fill  the  spacious  earth, 
Till  all  who  dwell  beneath  the  skies, 
Enjoy  the  heavenly  birth.         w.  s.  &  h.  b. 


On  the  Spread  of  the  Gospel. 


402 


P.  M. 

1  ~B~   ET  us  hail  the  joyful  season; 
-"  Let  us  hail  the  rising  ray  : 
When  the  Lord  appears,  there's  reason 

To  expect  a  glorious  day. 
At  his  presence,  gloom  and  darkness  fly  away. 

2  While  the  foe  becomes  more  daring, 

While  he  enters  like  a  flood, 
God  the  Saviour  is  preparing 

Means  to  spread  his  truth  abroad: 
Every  language,  soon  shall  tell  the  love  of  God. 

3  0,  'tis  pleasant,  'tis  reviving 

To  our  hearts,  to  hear,  each  day, 
Joyful  news  from  far,  arising, 
How  the  gospel  wins  it  way! 
Thus  enlight'ning,  who  in  death  and  darkness  lay. 

4  God  of  Jacob,  high  and  glorious, 

Let  thy  people  see  thy  hand  ; 
Let  the  gospel  be  victorious 

Thro'  the  world,  in  every  land  ; 
And  the  idols  perish,  Lord,  at  thy  command. 


403 


T.  M. 


1  TOLOW  ye  the  trumpet,  blow 
J*-^  The  gladly  solemn  sound  ; 
Let  all  the  nations  know, 

To  earth's  remotest  bound: 
The  year  of  Jubilee  is  come  ; 
Return,  ye  ransom'd  sinners,  home ! 

2  Extol  the  Lamb  of  God, 

The  all-atoning  Lamb  ; 
Redemption  in  his  blood, 
Throughout  the  world  proclaim: 
The  year  of  Jubilee  is  come ; 
Return,  ye  ransom'd  sinners,  home! 


On  the  Spread  of  the  Gospel. 

3  Ye  slaves  of  sin  and  hell, 

Your  liberty  receive, 
Anl  safe  in  Jesus  dwell, 

And  blest  in  Jesus,  live: 
The  year  of  Jubilee  is  come ; 
Return,  ye  ransom'd  sinners,  home! 

4  Ye  who  have  sold  for  nought 

Your  heritage  above, 
Shall  have  it  back,  unbought — 

The  gift  of  Jesus'  love  : 
The  year  of  Jubilee  is  come ; 
Return,  ye  ransom'd  sinners,  home! 

5  The  gospel-trumpet  hear, 

The  news  of  heavenly  grace ; 
And,  sav'd  from  earth,  appear 

Before  your  Saviour's  face : 
The  year  of  Jubilee  is  come ; 
Return,  ye  ransom'd  sinnners,  home  ! 

404  l.  m. 

1  "INTERNAL  Source  of  Light,  arise, 

-fi-<4  And  chase  the  darkness  from  our  eyes : 
Scatter  the  gloom  of  hellish  night, 
And  fill  the  world  with  heavenly  light. 

2  Go  on,  go  on,  all-conqu'ring  Lord, 
Subdue  the  nations  by  thy  word  ; 
Make  bare  thy  arm,  Almighty  God, 
And  take  the  purchase  of  thy  blood. 

3  Soon  may  we  see  that  day  arise, 
When  all  who  dwell  beneath  the  skies, 
Thy  great  salvation  shall  proclaim, 

And  shout  the  triumphs  of  thy  name,    w.s.&h.e 


L.  M. 

ASSEMBL'D  at  thy  great  command, 
Before  thy  face,  dread  King,  we  stand! 
The  voice  that  marshall'd  every  star, 
Has  call'd  thy  people  from  afar. 


On  the  Spread  of  the  Gospel. 

2  Constraint  by  love  to  Him  who  died, 
Thy  churches  pour  th'  o'erflowing  tide; 
'Midst  congregated  thousands  here, 

In  al  thy  heavenly  power  appear ! 

3  We  meet,  through  distant  lands  to  spread 
The  truth  for  which  the  martyrs  bled; 
Along  the  line — to  either  pole — 

The  thunder  of  thy  praise  to  roll. 

4  Our  prayers  assist — accept  our  praise— 
Our  hopes  revive — our  courage  raise — 
Our  counsels  aid — and  oh  !  impart 
The  single  eye — the  faithful  heart! 

5  Forth  with  thy  chosen  heralds  come ; 
Recall  the  wand'ring  spirit  home: 
From  Zion's  mount  send  forth  the  sound, 
To  spread  the  spacious  world  around. 


*  C.  M. 

1  HPO  him  who  fills  th'  eternal  throne, 

-i-    We  lift  our  heart  and  voice; 
Glad  tidings  thro'  the  nations  run; 
Let  all  the  world  rejoice. 

2  Lo,  satan  is  cast  down  from  heaven! 

We  see  his  kingdom  fall ! 
To  Christ  the  Lord  all  power  is  given; 
We'll  crown  him  Lord  of  all. 

3  Thousands,  who  once  in  sin  were  bound, 

Who  worship'd  wood  and  stone, 
Now  cast  their  idols  to  the  ground, 
And  worship  God  alone. 

4  They  sing  the  great  Messiah's  name, 

Who  peace  and  pardon  brings : 
Soon  may  the  world  his  truth  proclaim, 
And  hail  him  King  of  kings.      w.s.  &h.b. 


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407 


S.  M. 

1  f±  FATHER,  hear  our  prayer, 
\-r  And  let  thy  Spirit  strive: 

Amidst  the  years  thy  arm  make  bare, 
And  thy  great  work  revive. 

2  Thy  all-commanding  voice 

Can  make  the  dead  alive — 
Can  make  believers'  hearts  rejoice, 
And  thy  own  work  revive. 

3  Our  cause,  0  Jesus,  plead, 

That  we  in  thee  may  thrive ; 
Now  with  the  Father  intercede, 
And  let  thy  work  revive. 

4  Grant  preachers,  leaders,  may 

In  faith  and  patience  strive ; 
And,  with  thy  people,  ever  pray, 
0  Lord,  thy  work  revive. 


4D8 


C.  M. 


1  npHOU  Lord,  who  dost  in  glory  reign, 

-fi-    On  us  vouchsafe  to  shine  ; 
And  cleanse  our  hearts  from  every  stain, 
And  consecrate  us  thine. 

2  Help  us  to  pray,  and  never  cease, 

While  in  this  vale  of  woe ; 
As  days,  and  months,  and  years  increase, 
.  May  we  in  knowledge  grow. 

3  Now  may  our  happy  souls  proclaim 

The  greatness  of  thy  love ; 
And  sing  the  triumphs  of  thy  name, 
With  all  the  hosts  above. 

4  And  when  our  work  below  is  done. 

May  we  the  crown  obtain : 
And  shine  for  ever  as  the  sun, 

And  in  thy  kingdom  reign.  w.s.  &h.b, 


On  tJie  Spread  of  the  Gospel. 


L.  3& 

1  A  LMIG-HTY  God,  to  thee  we  pray  ; 
-£*-  Be  with  us  on  this  solemn  day  ; 
Smile  on  our  souls,  our  plans  approve, 
By  which  we  seek  to  spread  thy  love. 

2  While  for  this  favour'd  land  we  care, 
Be  not  our  love  confined  here ; 

To  distant  tribes  we  would  proclaim 
The  mighty  glories  of  thy  name ! 

3  Direct  to  men  of  upright  mind, 
Devoted,  diligent,  and  kind; 

With  grace  be  all  their  hearts  endow'd, 
And  light,  to  guide  them  on  the  road! 

4  Great  let  the  band  of  those  be  found, 
Who  shall  attend  the  gospel-sound  ; 
And  let  Barbarians,  bond  and  free, 

In  suppliant  throngs  resort  to  thee  ! 

5  Where  Pagan  altars  now  are  built, 
And  brutal  blood  or  human  spilt  ; 
There  be  the  bleeding  cross  high  rear'd, 
And  God,  our  God,  alone  rever'd. 

6  Where  captives  groan'd  beneath  their  chain, 
Let  grace,  and  love,  and  concord  reign; 
The  aged  and  the  infant  tongue 

Unite  in  one  harmonious  song  ! 

410  C.  M. 

1  ^EE  in  the  mountain  of  the  Lord, 
£~*  A  feast  of  gospel  grace; 

A  table  with  provisions  stor'd, 
For  all  the  human  race. 

2  There  every  want  may  be  supplied; 

There  weary  souls  may  rest  ; 
The  hungry  may  be  satisfied, 
And  mourners  may  be  blest, 


On  the  Spread  of  the  Gospel. 

3  Christ  bids  us  now  his  grace  partake. 

He  calls  the  wand'rers  home; 
Yet  many  do  excuses  make, 
And  still  refuse  to  come. 

4  He  did  himself  the  feast  prepare, 

May  we  his  call  obey ; 
We're  bound  in  duty  to  be  there, 
Then  why  do  we  delay. 

5  0  let  us  all  with  one  accord, 

To  Jesus  now  draw  nigh  ; 
And  flock  around  the  heavenly  board, 
And  feast  with  God  most  high.    w.  s.  &H. 


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L.  M. 


"EAD  of  the  church  enthron'd  on  high, 
Yet  present  with  thy  flock  below ; 
Thou  dost  our  every  want  supply, 
And  every  gift  and  grace  bestow. 

2  Hence  patriarchs,  priests,  and  prophets  rose, 

Chiefly  to  Israel's  land  confin'd  ; 
Till  thou  didst  in  thy  flesh  disclose 
The  light  of  life  for  all  mankind. 

3  Then  came  the  Spirit's  promis'd  hour, 

And   lo !  glad  heralds  bore  the  news 
Of  dying  love  and  rising  power, 

To  save  the  Gentiles  and  the  Jews. 

4  We,  distant  followers  in  their  train, 

Would  spread  the  sound  from  place  to  place; 
And  see,  with  holy  joy,  again, 

Thy  servants  crowd  thy  throne  of  grace. 

5  0  may  thy  Spirit  downward  bend, 

And  warm  each  heart  with  love  divine; 
Send  whom  thou  wilt,  thy  gospel  send, 
And  call  the  heathen  nations  thine. 


On  the  Spread  of  the  Gospel. 


41 


li  C.  M. 

1  "I '   ET  thousands,  Lord,  be  sent  abroad, 
JLA  In  answer  to  our  prayer  : 

As  nothing  is  too  hard  fur  God, 
Thy  holy  arm  make  bare. 

2  May  lab'rers  in  ten  thousands  rise, 

And  may  success  be  given; 
That  all  who  dwell  beneath  the  skies, 
May  know  the  God  of  heaven.  h.  b. 

4 1  «*>  S.  M. 

IAS  truly  as  I  live,         Num.  xiv.  21. 

-£■*  (Saith  he  who  reigns  above, 
Who  doth  the  mourning  soul  revive, 

And  sheds  abroad  his  love,) 
2  To  spread  the  living  word, 

My  heralds  shall  go  forth, 
Until  the  glory  of  the  Lord 

Shall  fill  the  spacious  earth.  h.  b. 

414  L.  M. 

1  jjjPl  REAT  was  the  day — the  joy  was  great, 
\M:  When  Jesus  Christ's  disciples  met ; 
And  on  them  all  the  Spirit  came, 

And  each  one  saw  the  tongues  of  flame. 

2  What  wisdom,  and  what  gifts  he  gave, 
And  power  to  kill,  and  power  to  save! 
Furnish'd  their  tongues  with  powerful  words, 
Instead  of  shields,  and  spears,  and  swords. 

3  Thus  arnvd,  he  sent  his  champions  forth, 
From  east  to  west,  from  south  to  north; 
'  Go,  and  assert  your  Saviour's  cause  : 

*  Go,  spread  the  mystery  of  his  cross.' 

4  These  weapons  of  the  holy  war, 
Of  what  almighty  force  they  are! 
To  make  our  stubborn  passions  bow, 
And  lay  the  proudest  rebel  low! 


On  the  Spread  cf  the  Gospel. 

5  Nations,  the  learned  and  the  rude, 
Are  by  these  heavenly  arms  subdued ; 
While  Satan  rages  at  his  loss, 
And  hates  the  doctrine  of  the  cross. 


415 


C.  M. 


1  "H/fOST  holy  Lord,  we  bless  thy  name, 
IYJl  And  triumph  in  thy  grace; 

May  we  thy  sacred  truth  proclaim 
To  all  the  fallen  race. 

2  May  we  hold  up  where'er  we  go, 

The  standard  of  the  cross  ; 
And  tell  to  all  the  world  below, 
What  thou  hast  done  for  us. 

3  And  while  we  all  thy  truth  proclaim, 

Thy  Holy  Spirit  give; 
Display  the  virtue  of  thy  name, 

And  bid  the  sinner  live.  w.  s.  &.  H.  B 

P.  M. 

1  /TVER  the  gloomy  hills  of  darkness 
v^  Look,  my  soul ;  be  still,  and  gaze  ; 
All  the  promises  do  travail 

With  a  glorious  day  of  grace  ; 
Blessed  jubilee,  let  thy  glorious  morning  dawn. 

2  Let  the  Indian,  let  the  Negro, 

Let  the  rude  Barbarian  see 
That  divine  and  glorious  conquest, 
Once  obtain'd  on  Calvary  : 
Let  the  gospel,  wide  resound  from  pole  to  pole. 

3  Kingdoms  wide  that  sit  in  darkness, 

Let  them  have  the  glorious  light ; 
And  from  eastern  coast  to  western, 
May  the  morning  chase  the  night ; 
And  redemption,  freely  purchas'd,  win  the  day. 


Love/east. 

4  Fly  abroad,  thou  mighty  gospel, 
Win  and  conquer;  never  cease; 
May  thy  lasting  wide  dominions 
Multiply,  and  still  increase  ; 
Sway  thy  sceptre,  Saviour,  all  the  world  around. 


Lovefeast. 


417 


L.  M. 

1  ~OE  present  at  our  lovefeast,  Lord, 
JO  And  feed  us  richly  with  thy  word 
O  may  we  taste  the  joys  above, 
And  have,  indeed,  a  least  of  love. 

2  Now,  Lord,  the  living  faith  impart, 
And  enter  every  waiting  heart  ; 
Then  shall  we  thy  salvation  prove, 
And  fully  taste  the  feast  of  love. 

3  Come,  Father,  Son,  and  Holy  Ghost, 
And  visit  all  thy  praying  host : 
That  we,  with  all  thy  saints  above, 
May  share  the  feast  of  heavenly  love. 

H.  b.  &  w.  s 


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4  Lines  7's. 

1  iplOME.  and  let  us  sweetly  join, 
^^  Christ  to  praise  in  hymns  divine  ! 
Give  we  all  with  one  accord, 
Glory  to  our  common  Lord. 

2  Hands,  and  hearts,  and  voices  raise, 
Sing  as  in  the  ancient  days  ; 
Antedate  the  joys  above  ; 
Celebrate  the  feast  of  love. 

3  Strive  we,  in  affection  strive  ; 
Let  the  purer  flame  revive  ; 
Such  as  in  the  martyrs  glow'd, 
Dying  champions  for  their  God. 


Love/east. 

4  We,  like  them,  may  live  and  love; 
Call'd,  we  are,  their  joys  to  prove; 
Sav'd  with  them  from  'future  wrath  ; 
Partners  of  like  precious  faith. 


419 


L.  M. 


1  £\  MAY  the  Holy  and  the  High, 
^-r  Unto  his  children  now  draw  nigh ; 
And  graciously  supply  their  wants, 
And  make  them  like  the  olive  plants. 

2  0  may  his  children  humbly  rise, 

And  speak  of  him  who  fills  the  skies, 
His  saving  grace  and  truth  proclaim, 
And  show  the  wonders  of  his  name. 

3  'Tis  he  who  saves  our  souls  from  death. 
And  purifies  our  hearts  by  faith  ; 

'Tis  he  prepares  the  feast  of  love, 
And  io !  we  share  the  joys  above. 


H.  B. 


4^0 


L.  M. 


1  T&TOW,  Jesus,  in  our  midst  appear, 
Jl.^1    And  manifest  thy  glory  here  ; 
On  us  thy  Holy  Spirit  shed, 

And  feed  our  souls  with  living  bread. 

2  Let  all  thou  hast  to  its  be  given, 
And  bring  us  all,  at  last,  to  heaven; 
Where  we  shall  share  in  realms  above, 

An  everlasting  feast  of  love.      w.  s.  &  h.  b. 


Baptism. 


C.  M. 

1  SPRINKLE  our  hearts,  0  Lord,  this  hour, 
iO'  And  make  thy  goodness  known  ; 

On  us  thy  Holy  Spirit  pour, 
And  make  us  all  thy  own. 

2  Fulfil,  fulfil  th'  enlargM  desire 

Of  all  thy  praying  host ; 
Baptize  us  now  with  heavenly  fire, 
Ev'n  with  the  Holy  Ghost.  H.  B. 


422 


C.  M. 


E  read  in  thy  most  holy  word, 
That  grace  for  all  is  free; 
And  that  our  children,  gracious  Lord, 
Must  all  be  brought  to  thee. 

2  Submissive  to  thy  great  command, 

We  now  approach  thy  throne  ; 
Receive  this  infant  at  our  hand, 
•  And  seal  him  for  thy  own. 

3  '  While  we  baptize  him  in  thy  name,' 

0  crown  him  with  thy  love  ; 
Let  grace  descend  thro'  all  his  frame; 
Baptize  him  from  above. 

4  As  olive  plants,  both  green  and  fair, 

May  all  our  children  be  ; 
But  let  them  not  become  a  snare, 
To  draw  our  hearts  from  thee,    h.b.&w.s. 


Baptism. 


423 


L.  M. 

1  njlHlS  child  we  now  present  to  thee  ; 

JL    0  take  him,  Saviour,  in  thy  hands  : 
Baptize  his  sou!,  and  gran<  that  we 
May  train  him  up  in  thy  commands. 

2  Unless  the  Holy  Ghost  be  given, 

Ah!  what  avails  the  outward  sign  ? 
But  if  we  are  baptiz'd  from  heaven, 
'Twill  make  us  holy  and  divine. 

3  Send  down,  0  Lord,  a  gracious  shower, 

And  sprinkle  every  waiting  soul ; 
Daily  on  us  thy  Spirit  pour; 

Baptize,  and  sanctify  the  whole.         h.  B. 

424  c.  m. 

1  l^JOW,  Lord,  behold,  we  bring  to  thee, 
-i-^l    Our  helpless  infant  race: 

Receive  them  in  thine  arms  of  love, 
And  bless  them  with  thy  grace. 

2  0  wash  them  in  thy  precious  blood ; 

Show  all  their  sins  forgiven; 
And  may  thy  Spirit  sanctify, 
And  seal  these  heirs  of  heaven. 

3  And  may  they,  Lord,  endu'd  with  grace, 

Triumphantly  proclaim, 
We  conquer'd  sin,  and  death,  and  hell, 
Through  faith  in  thy  great  name. 

425  c.  m. 

1  npHIS  infant,  Lord,  we  now  baptize 

J»L    In  thy  most  holy  name ; 
Increase,  0  Lord,  the  parents'  joys, 
And  fan  the  heavenly  flame. 

2  Without  thy  aid,  this  gracious  hour, 

Vain  is  the  outward  sign ; 
But,  if  thou  dost  thy  Spirit  pour, 
Twill  make  us  all  divine. 


The  Lord's  Slipper. 

3  Send  down,  0  Lord,  the  teeming  shower, 
On  all  who  here  agree ; 
On  us  thy  Holy  Spirit  pour, 
Bapiize  us  inio  thee.  H.  b. 

42CS  L.  M. 

1  "JjlULFIL,  O  God,  thy  promis'd  word, 
J*-     Baptize  and  cleanse  us  from  all  sin ; 
Clean  water  sprinkle  on  us,  Lord, 

And  bring  thy  heavenly  nature  in. 

2  This  infant*  now  to  thee  we  give; 

Baptize  him  with  the  Holy  Ghost, 
That  he  in  thee  may  ever  live, 
And  all  he  is,  in  thee  be  lost. 

3  While  we  on  him  this  water  shower, 

Confirm  and  own  the  outward  sign; 
Thy  Holy  Spirit  on  him  pour  ; 

Baptize  his  soul,  and  seal  him  thine,    h.b 


The  Lord's  Supper. 


427         c.  m. 

1  "^¥7"E  now  approach  thy  table.  Lord ; 

»  »     0  bless  the  bread  and  wine, 
And  feed  us  richly  with  thy  word, 
And  consecrate  us  thine. 

2  Thy  meek  example  may  we  learn, 

And  feast  on  heavenly  food  ; 
And  may  we  now,  by  faith,  discern 
Thy  body  and  thy  blood.  h. 


•  Person,  if  he  be  grown  up.    Also,  she,  her,  &c,  if  a  female. 


The  Lordh  Supper. 


taso  c.  m. 

1  rpUY  flesh,  0  Lord,  is  meat  indeed, 

J*.    For  us  so  freely  given  ; 
May  we  by  faith  on  Jesus  feed, 
And  taste  the  bread  of  heaven. 

2  His  sacred  body,  once  for  all, 

A  sacrifice  he  gave  ; 
He  drank  the  wormwood  and  the  gall, 
Our  precious  souls  to  save. 

3  The  Lamb  of  God  for  us  did  bleed, 

And  bow'd  his  sacred  head  ; 
His  precious  blood  is  drink  indeed, 

For  us  so  freely  shed.  H.  B. 


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1  l^TE  thy  last  supper  can't  forget, 

v  V     Thou  sinners'  friend,  thou  Son  of  God; 
And  now,  0  Lord,  by  faith,  we're  met, 
To  eat  thy  flesh  and  drink  thy  blood. 

2  With  thjp°  we  now  desire  to  sup  ; 

0  visit  us,  great  One  in  Three  ; 
Break  thou  the  bread  and  give  the  cup, 
And  may  we  eat  and  drink  with  thee. 

3  We  now  are  waiting  to  receive 

The  bread  of  life  sent  down  from  heaven  ; 
Help  us  thy  promise  to  believe, 
And  all  thou  hast  will  then  be  given. 

4  And  when  our  work  is  finish'd  here, 

We  hope  to  feast  with  thee  above  ; 
And  live  and  reign  for  ever  there, 
In  the  enjoyment  of  thy  love.     w.  s.  &h.  b» 


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6  Lines  10 's. 


1  CHRISTIANS,    awake,    salute    the    happy 
\J  morn, 

W hereon  the  Saviour  of  the  world  was  horn ; 
Rise,  to  adore  the  mystery  of  love, 
Which  hosts  of  angels  chanted  from  above  ; 
With  them  the  joyful  tidings  first  begun, 
Of  God  incarnate,  and  the  virgin's  Son. 

2  Then  to  the  watchful  shepherds  it  was  told, 
Who  heard  th'  angelic  herald's  voice,  '  Behold  ! 
I  bring  good  tidings  of  a  Saviour's  birth, 

To  you,  and  all  the  nations  upon  earth ; 
This  day  hath  God  fulfill'd  his  promis'd  word  ; 
This  day  is  born  a  Saviour,  Christ  the  Lord. 

3  In  David's  city,  shepherds,  ye  shall  find 
The  long-foretold  Redeemer  of  mankind  ; 
Wrapt  up  in  swaddling  clothes,  the  Babe  divine 
Lies  in  a  manger;  this  shall  be  your  sign.' 
He  spake,  and  straightway  the  celestial  choir, 
In  hymns  of  joy,  unknown  before,  conspire. 

4  The  praises  of  redeeming  love  they  sung, 
The  heaven's  whole  orb  with  halleluias  rung  ; 
God's  highest  glory  was  their  anthem  still ; 
Peace  upon  earth,  and  mutual  good- will ; 
To  Bethlehem  th'  enlighten'd  shepherds  ran, 
To  see  the  wonder  God  had  wrought  for  man  : 

5  And  found  with  Joseph,  and  the  blessed  maid, 
Her  Son,  the  Saviour,  in  a  manger  laid  ; 
Amaz'd,  the  wondrous  story  they  proclaim — 
The  first  apostles  of  his  infant  fame  ; 
While  Mary  keeps,  and  ponders  in  her  heart, 
The  heavenly  vision  which  the  swains  impart. 


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4  Lines  Ts. 

1  in^ARK  !  what  sounds  salute  our  ears, 
JsJS-  Christ  the  Lord  at  lengih  appears  ; 
Unto  us  a  Son  is  given : 

Angels  bring  the  news  from  heaven. 

2  Come,  ye  saints,  arise  and  sing, 
Glory  to  our  God  and  King! 
Unto  us  a  child  is  born  ; 

Zion  is  no  more  forlorn. 

3  Who  are  these  that  come  from  far, 
Led  by  Jacob's  rising  star  ? 

Lo,  they  gather  like  a  cloud  ; 

Or,  as  cloves,  their  windows  crowd. 

4  Strangers  there  to  Zion  come, 
There  to  seek  a  peaceful  home. 
Zion  wonders  at  the  sight: 
Zion  feels  a  strong;  delight. 


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1  ^~10ME,  let  us  lift  our  heart  and  voice, 
V-'   To  him  who  reisrns  above; 
Now  in  glad  songs  of  praise  rejoice, 

And  shout  redeeming  love. 

2  Now  may  we  cease  to  weep  and  mourn  ; 

Good  news  is  come  from  heaven  ; 
Behold  !  to  us  a  child  is  born, 
To  us  a  Son  is  given. 

3  On  him  the  government  shall  rest  ; 

His  greatness  we'll  extol; 
High  over  all  for  ever  blest, 
His  name  is  Wonderful. 

4  In  him  what  excellencies  shine  ; 

We  now  his  glory  see; 

He  is  the  Counsellor  divine, 

The  mighty  God  is  he. 


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5  He  is  our  Father  and  our  Friend — 
The  Prince  of  life  and  peace  ; 
And  since  his  mercy  knows  no  end, 

His  praise  shall  never  cease,     w.  s.  &h.  b. 

Iq30  C.  M. 

ARK,  the  glad  sound,  the  Saviour  comes, 
The  Saviour  promis'd  long! 
Let  every  heart  prepare  a  throne, 
And  every  voice  a  song. 

2  On  him  the  Spirit  largely  pour'd, 

Exerts  his  sacred  fire : 
Wisdom,  and  might,  and  zeal,  and  love, 

His  holy  breast  inspire. 

3  He  come?,  the  prisoner  to  release, 

In  satan's  bondage  held  : 
The  gates  of  brass  before  him  burst — 
The  iron  fetters  yield. 

4  He  comes,  from  thickest  films  of  vice 

To  clear  the  mental  ray; 
And  on  the  eyes  opprest  with  night, 
To  pour  celestial  day. 

5  He  comes,  the  broken  heart  to  bind, 

The  bleeding  soul  to  cure; 
And  with  the  treasures  of  his  grace, 
T'  enrich  the  humble  poor. 

6  Our  glad  hosannas,  Prince  of  peace, 

Thy  welcome  shall  proclaim  ; 
And  heaven's  eternal 
With  thy  beloved  name. 


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tc  4  Lines  7's. 


ARK,  the  herald  angels  sing, 

Glory  to  the  new-bon 
e  on  earth  and  mercy 
God  and  sinners  reconcil'd. 


Glory  to  the  new-born  King  ; 
Peace  on  earth  and  mercv  mild, 


On  the  Resurrection,  <$c  of  Christ. 

2  Joyful,  all  ye  nations,  rise, 
Join  the  triumph  of  the  skies  : 
With  th'  angelic  hosts   proclaim, 
Christ  is  born  in  Bethlehem. 

3  Christ,  by  highest  heaven  ador'd  ; 
Christ,  the  everlasting  Lord  : 
Late  in  time  behold  him  come, 
On* spring  of  the  virgin's  womb. 

4  VeiPd  in  flesh  the  Godhead  see  ; 
Hail!  th'  incarnate  Deity! 

Pleas'd  as  man  with  men  t'appear  ; 
Jesus,  our  Emanuel,  here. 

5  Hail,  the  heaven-born  Prince  of  peace 
Hail,  the  Sun  of  righteousness  ; 
Light  and  life  to  all  he  brings, 
Risen  with  healing  in  his  wings. 

6  Mild  he  lays  his  glory  by; 

Born,  that  man  no  more  may  die; 
Born,  to  raise  the  sons  of  earth  ; 
Born,  to  give  them  second  birth. 


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L.  M. 


1  TTTE  dies !  the  Friend  of  sinners  dies! 
1LA.  Lo  !  Salem's  daughters  weep  around 
A  solemn  darkness  veils  the  skies  : 

A  sudden  trembling  shakes  the  ground  ! 

2  Come,  saints,  and  drop  a  tear  or  two 

On  the  dear  bopora  of  your  God; 

He  shed  a  thousand  drops  for  you  : 

A  thousand  drops  of  richer  blood. 


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3  Here's  love  and  grief  beyond  degree! 

The  Lord  of  glory  dies  for  man! 
But,  lo  !  what  sudden  joys  I  see  ! 
Jesus  the  dead  revives  again. 

4  The  rising  God  forsakes  the  tomb  ; 

Up  to  his  Father's  court  he  flies  ; 
Cherubic  legions  guard  him  home, 
And  shout  him  '  Welcome  to  the  skies.' 

5  Break  off  your  tears,  ye  saints,  and  tell 

How  high  your  great  Deliverer  reigns; 
Sing, — how  he  spoil'd  the  hosts  of  hell, 
And  led  the  monster  death  in  chains. 

6  Say, — 'Live  for  ever,  wond'rous  King! 

'  Born  to  redeem  and  strong  to  save  !' 
Then  ask  the  monster,  '  Where's  thy  sting? 
And,  '  Where's  thy  victory,  boasting  grave?' 

*J  $  C.  M. 

1  HjnHE  Sun  of  Righteousness  appears 

-«-    To  set  in   blood  no  more  ! 
Ad:>-e  the  scatterer  of  your  fears, 
Your  rising  God  adore! 

2  In  vain  the  stone,  the  watch,  the  seal, 

Forbid  an  early  rise, 
To  him  who  breaks  the  gates  of  hell, 
And  opens  paradise. 

3  The  saints,  when  he  resign'd  his  breath, 

Did  not  their  eyes  unclose; 
But  soon  he  burst  the  bands  of  death, 
And  then  the  dead  arose. 


437 


S.  M. 
1  P|P HE  Lord  is  ris'n  indeed! 

-*i-    And  are  the  tidings  true? 
Yes,  we  beheld  the  Saviour  bleed, 
And  saw  him  living  too. 


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2  The  Lord  is  ris'n  indeed! 

Then  is  his  work  perform'd : 
The  captive  surety  now  is  freed, 
And  death  our  foe  disarm'd. 

3  The  Lord  is  ris'n  indeed ! 

He  lives,  to  die  no  more; 
He  lives,  the  sinner's  cause  to  plead, 
Vvrhose  curse  and  shame  he  bore. 

4  Then  swell  your  triumphs  higher — 

Praise  him,  by  all  ador'd ; 
And  join  the  bright  celestial  choir, 
To  sing  our  ris'n  Lord. 


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4  Lines  8's  and  2  6's. 

1  "j^XCEPT  the  Lord  conduct  the  plan,# 
-£-^  The  best  concerted  schemes  are  vain, 

And  never  can  succeed: 
We  spend  our  wretched  strength  for  nought, 
But  if  our  works  in  thee  be  wrought, 

They  shall  be  blest  indeed. 

2  Lord,  if  thou  didst  thyself  inspire 
Our  souls  with  this  intense  desire, 

Thy  goodness  to  proclaim — 
Thy  glory  if  we  now  intend, 
0  let  our  deed  be^in  and  end 

Complete  in  Jesus'  name. 

3  Now,  Jesus,  now  thy  love  impart, 
To  govern  each  devoted  heart, 

And  fit  us  for  thy  will: 
Deep  founded  in  the  truth  of  grace, 
Build  up  thy  rising  church,  and  place 

The  city  on  the  hill. 


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4  0  let  our  faith  and  love  abound, 

0  let  our  lives  to  all  around 

With  purest  lustre  shine  : 
That  all  around  our  works  may  see, 
And  give  the  glory,  Lord,  to  thee, 

The  heavenly  Light  divine ! 

439  c.  m. 

1  gPIOME,  Saviour,  and  our  souls  inspire, 
V>  To  feel  how  good  thou  art: 

Send  down  a  flame  of  heavenly  fire, 
To  cheer  each  waiting  heart. 

2  Great  Shepherd  of  thy  people,  here 

Thy  glories  now  display ; 
As  thou  hast  giv'n  a  place  of  pray'r, 

Lord,  give  us  hearts  to  pray. 
■     3  Show  us  some  token  of  thy  love, 

Our  fainting  hope  to  raise ; 
And  pour  thy  blessings  from  above, 

That  we  may  render  praise. 

4  Within  these  walls  let  holy  peace, 

And  love,  and  concord  dwell ; 

Here  give  the  troubled  spirit  ease, 

The  wounded  spirit  heal.         t 

5  The  feeling  heart — the  streaming  eye — 

The  humbled  mind  bestow ; 

And  shine  upon  us  from  on  high, 

And  make  our  graces  grow. 

6  Lord,  send  thy  gospel's  joyful  sound, 

Enforc'd  by  mighty  grace; 
Awaken  many  sinners  round, 
To  come  and  fill  the  place. 

440  s.  m. 

1  g^REAT  everlasting  King, 

VW  Thou  source  of  light  and  love, 
Whom  saints  and  angels  join  to  sing, 
In  shining  worlds  above. 


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2  We're  met  with  one  accord, 

In  thy  great  name  alone  ; 
Look  down  upon  us,  gracious  Lord, 
From  thy  eternal  throne. 

3  While  at  thy  feet  we  bend, 

Do  thou  thyself  appear; 
And  let  the  heavenly  lire  descend 
On  all  assembled  here. 

4  Help  us  to  worship  thee, 

In  this  thy  house  of  prayer; 
And  grant,  Almighty  God,  that  we 
May  all  thy  fulness  share. 

5  May  sinners  now  Ue  bless'd 

With  pardon,  peace,  and  love; 
And  find  with  us  thy  heavenly  rest, 

And  share  the  joys  above.  w.s.  &H. 

4  Lines  Ts. 

1  "|jO  IVE  us  room,  that  we  may  dwell," 

*^T  Zion's  children  cry  aloud: 
See  their  numbers  how  they  swell! 
How  they  gather  like  a  cloud ! 

2  0  how  bright  the  morning  seems! 

Brighter,  from  so  dark  a  night: 
Zion  is  like  one  that  dreams — 
Fill'd  with  wonder  and  delight. 

3  Zion,  now  arise  and  shine; 

Lo!  thy  light  from  heaven  is  come! 
These  that  crowd  from  far  are  thine; 
Give  thy  sons  and  daughters  room. 

4  Lo!  thy  sun  £oes  down  no  more; 

AGod  himself  shall  be  thy  light ; 
J3n  that  caus'd  thee  grief  before, 
Bury'd  lies  in  endless  night. 


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442         i.  M. 

1  HPO  thee,  great  God,  in  songs  of  praise, 

-*L    Our  hearts  and  voices  now  we  raise  ; 
And  while  we  bow  before  thy  face, 
Descend,  and  consecrate  the  place. 

2  And  while  Ave  preach,  and  while  we  pray, 
Thy  all-victorious  power  display ; 

Thy  Spirit  with  thy  word  impart, 
And  enter  every  waiting  heart. 

3  Now  in  this  place  thy  work  revive, 
And  may  the  dead  be  made  alive  ; 
May  every  captive  soul  be  free, 
And  find  eternal  life  in  thee. 

4  Now,  Lord,  pour  eye-sight  on  the  blind  ; 
May  all  who  mourn,  true  comfort  find, 
And  know  and  feel  their  sins  forgiven, 
And  find  in  thee  the  way  to  heaven. 

5  Whiie  now  to  thee  our  wishes  rise, 
Accept  our  grateful  sacrifice  ; 

Our  labours  with  thy  blessings  crown, 

And  let  the  heavenly  fire  come  down.    w.s.&H. 

448         l.  m. 

1  rjfHHESE  walls  we  to  thy  honour  raise, 

JL    Long  may  they  echo  to  thy  praise  ; 
And  thou,  descending,  fill  the  place 
With  choicest  tokens  of  thy  grace. 

2  Here  let  the  great  Redeemer  reign, 
With  all  the  graces  of  his  train  ; 
While  power  divine  his  word  attends, 
To  conquer  foe>,  and  cheer  his  friends. 

3  And  in  the  great  decisive  day, 

When  God  the  nations  shall  survey,     Jt 
May  it  before  the  world  appear, 
That  crowds  were  born  to  glory  here. 


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L.  M. 

1  j^OW,  Lord,  we  fall  before  thy  face, 
i,*    And  worship  at  the  throne  of  grace  ; 
Our  humble  thanks  to  thee  Ave  give, 
That  still  we  do  in  bodies  live. 

2  Accept  our  thanks,  Almighty  God, 

For  mercies  which  thou  hast  bestow'd ; 
Thy  blessings  are  in  number  more 
Than  sands  upon  the  ocean's  shore. 

3  Thy  mercies,  Lord,  a<rain  repeat, 
While  here  we  worship  at  thy  feet; 

0  let  thy  house  be  fill'd  wjth  thee, 
And  may  we  now  thy  glory  see. 

4  Thy  blessing,  Lord,  we  humbly  crave, 
Since  thou  hast  bid  us  ask,  and  have  ; 
Let  faith  increase,  let  love  abound, 

And  shed  thy  glory  all  around,      w.  s.  &.  H.  B 

44^  T.  M. 

1  nnHrS  house  which  we  have  rais'd, 

-a-    Be  sacred  to  thy  cause; 

Here  may  thy  mandates  sound, 
And  we  obey  thy  laws; 
Do  thou  descend,  and  fill  the  place 
With  all  the  fulness  of  thy  grace. 

2  When  prayer  ascends  thy  throne, 

Thy  ear  in  mercy  lend, 
And  to  thv    humble  poor, 
The  heavenly  manna  send  ; 
0  may  we  feed  beneath  that  rock 
Where  Christ,  the  Shepherd,  feeds  his  flock. 

3  Here  conqu'ring  on  his  throne,     , 

May  our  Redeemer  reign  ; 
And  with   his  elitt'rins:  sword, 

The  holy  truth  maintain  ; 
Till  all  mankind  obey  his  word, 
And  own  him  their  triumphant  Lord. 


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4  And  when  the  trump  of  God 

Shall  shake  the  earth  and  skies, 

And  with  dread  awe  proclaim, 

'Ye  waiting  dead,  arise!' 

May  thousands  horn  for  glory  here, 

Wiih  joy  before  the  Judge  appear. 


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1  ijTIHILDREN  of  old  hosannas  sung, 
^-^  To  praise  the  Saviour's  name  ; 
We  too  would  join  our  infant  song, 

To  celebrate  his  fame. 

2  We  bless  the  Lord  for  all  his  gifts, 

For  life,  for  food,  and  friends  ; 
We  bless  him  for  the  word  of  life — 
The  choicest  gift  he  sends. 

3  God's  sacred  word  we  learn  to  know, 

Where  heav'nly  wisdom  lies; 
Here  too  are  kind  instructions  giv'n, 
That  teach  us  to  be  wise. 

4  We  bless  his  name  that  we  are  taught 

To  keep  his  sacred  day, 
And  that  we  thus  are  brought  to  join 
With  those  who  praise  and  pray. 

5  0  may  we  prize  these  favours  well, 

Nor  let  them  be  in  vain  ; 
Teach  babes  and  sucklings,  Lord,  to  raise 
Their  songs  to  thee  again. 


T.  M. 

1  "I*  ORD  of  the  worlds  above  ! 
J*-^  How  pleasant  and  how  fair, 
The  dwellings  of  thy  love, 

(Thy  earthly  temples)  are  ! 
To  thine  abode  my  heart  aspires, 
With  warm  desires,  to  see  my  God* 


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2  0  happy  souls  that  pray, 

Where  God  delights  to  hear ! 
0  happy  men  that  pay 

There  constant  service  there! 
They  praise  thee  still,  and  happy  they 
Who  love  the  way  to  Sion's  hill. 

3  They  go  from  strength  to  strength, 

Thro'  this  dark  vale  of  tears, 
Till  each  o'ercomes  at  length, 

Till  each  in  heaven  appears : 
0  glorious  seat !     Thou  God,  our  King, 
Shalt  thither  bring  our  willing  feet. 

4  God  is  our  sun  and  shield  ; 

Our  li^ht  and  our  defence ; 
With  gifts  his  hands  are  fill'd, 

We  draw  our  blessings  thence: 
He  shall  bestow  upon  our  race, 
His  saving  grace  and  glory  too.  I.  w. 


S.  M. 


1  jT|  THOU,  who  reign'st  above, 
\J  Thine  influence  now  impar* ; 

Grant  to  our  friends  thy  special  love 
To  us,  a  grateful  heart. 

2  Descend,  0  God  of  lova, 

And  bless  our  kind  design; 
Send  thy  good  Spirit  from  above, 
And  make  these  children  thine. 

3  0  what  a  vast  delight, 

Their  happiness  to  see; 
Our   warmest  wishes  all  unite 
To  lead  their  souls  to  thee. 


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449  T.  M. 

1  rjHHE  wish'd-for  time  is  come, 

-*-    To  God  our  hearts  we  raise, 

The  top-stone  is  brought  home, 
With  shouts  of  humble  praise  ; 
Now  in  the  house  of  God  we  meet, 
And  crowd  around  the  Saviour's  feet. 

2  We  worship  the  Three-One, 

Who  life  and  power  imparts; 
'Tis  heaven  on  earth  begun, 
To  feel  him  in  our  hearts. 
In  songs  of  praise  to  him  we'll  join, 
Since  all  his  favours  are  divine. 

3  Our  tribute,  lo  !  we  bring, 

To  God  who  rules  the  skies  ; 
Now  may  th'  eternal  King 
Accept  our  sacrifice  ; 
And  here  display  his  saving  power, 
Till  sin  shall  fall,  to  rise  no  more.  Origi. 


45© 


L.  M. 

ETERNAL  Lord  of  earth  and  heaven, 
By  whom  each  perfect  gift  is  given, 
We  would  our  humble  tribute  bring, 
And  grateful  halleluias  sing. 
To  thee  we  look,  who  fill'st  the  skies, 
From  thee  our  expectations  rise: 
Make  now  to  us  thy  goodness  known, 
And  let  our  prayers  ascend  thy  throne. 
0  let  thy  grace  direct  our  youth, 
Impress  on  all  our  hearts  thy  truth: 
From  snares  of  sin  preserve  us  free, 
To  love,  adore,  and  honour  thee. 
0  smile  on  those,  whose  liberal  care, 
Provides  for  our  instruction  here ; 
And  let  our  conduct  ever  prove, 
We're  grateful  for  their  generous  love. 


Openings,  Anniversaries,  S.  Schools,  dfc» 


451 


T.  M. 


1  iMO ME,  let  our  voices  join, 
*lS  In  songs  of  richest  praise ; 
For  favors  so  divine, 

Our  grateful  notes  we  raise ; 
To  God  alone  the  pow'r  belongs, 
His  love  demands  our  noblest  songs. 

2  When  wand'ring  far  astray, 

In  paths  of  vice  and  sin, 
You  kindly  pointed  out 

The  danger  we  were  in  ; 
Behold,  great  God  !  our  infant  race, 
Lift  up  the  voice  of  humble  praise. 

3  Now  we  are  taught  to  read 

The  book  of  life  divine, 
Where  our  Redeemer's  love 

In  brightest  glories  shine  ; 
We  sing  the  mercies  thou  hast  shewn, 
The  love  reveal'd  thro'  Christ  thy  Son. 

4  For  favours  such  as  these, 

Our  grateful  thanks  receive; 
Lord,  here  accept  our  hearts, 

'Tis  all  that  we  can  give  ! 
Great  God,  accept  our  infant  songs, 
To  thee  alone  the  praise  belongs. 

4*5  !S2  4  Lines  8's  and  2  6's. 

1  #H|  THOU  whose  grandeur  fills  the  skies 
Vr  Beyond  where  human  thought  can  rise 

Or  angel  minds  can  soar: 
Before  thy  glorious  throne  we  bow; 
Almighty  Lord,  assist  us  now, 

Thy  goodness  to  adore. 


Openings,  Anniversaries,  S.  Schools,  d{C. 

2  We  thank  thee  for  thy  mighty  grace; 
Thy  Providence  hath  rais'd  this  place, 

Where  we  on  thee  may  call; 
The  whole  creation's  full  of  thee, 
In  all  thy  works,  thy  hand  we  see — 

Our  light,  our  life,  our  ail. 

3  Accept  our  humble  tribute,  Lord, 
And  feed  us  richly  with  thy  word, 

And  all  our  wants  supply; 
This  house,  these  hearts,  to  thee  we  give, 
0  may  we  to  thy  glory  live, 

And  in  thy  favour  die. 

4  May  faithful  ministers  of  thine, 
Endued  with  power  and  love  divine, 

Continue  to  proclaim 
The  riches  of  thy  heavenly  grace, 
To  multitudes  within  this  place, 

And  cry,  'Behold  the  Lamb.'  Origi 


453 


•       T.  M. 

IN  sweet  exalted  strains, 
The  King  of  Glory  praise: 
O'er  heav'n  and  earth  he  reigns, 

Thro'  everlasting  days  ; 
He,  with  a  nod,  the  world  controuls, 
Sustains  or  sinks  the  distant  poles. 
To  earth  he  bends  his  throne, 

His  throne  of  grace  divine ; 
Wide  is  his  bounty  known, 

And  wide  his  glories  shine  ; 
Fair  Salem,  still  his  chosen  rest, 
Is  with  his  smiles  and  presence  blest. 
Then,  King  of  Glory,  come, 

And  with  thy  favour  crown 
This  temple  as  thy  home, 

This  people  as  thy  own: 
Beneath  this  roof,  0  deign  to  show, 
How  God  can  dwell  with  men  below. 


Miscellaneous  Hymns. 

4  Here  may  our  unborn  sons 

And  daughters  sound  thy  praise, 
And  shine  like  poiish'd  stones. 

Through  long  succeeding  days: 
Here,  Lord,  display  thy  saving  pow'r, 
While  temples  stand,  and  men  adore. 

[N.  B.  There  are  a  variety  of  other  hymns,  both  in 
this  and  in  the  small  Hymn  Book,  which  are  suitable  to 
these  occasions.  And  the  system  of  printing  hymns  at 
such  times,  should  be  generally  avoided ;  as,  by  its  ex« 
pense,  it  frequently  injures  the  charity.] 


Miscellaneous  Hymns. 

454  c.  m. 

1  |P10ME,  let  us  use  the  grace  divine, 
^^  And  all  with  one  accord, 

In  a  perpetual  covenant  join 
Ourselves  to  Christ  the  Lord. 

2  Give  up  ourselves,  thro'  Jesus'  pow'r, 

His  name  to  glorify : 
And  promise,  in  this  sacred  hour, 
For  God  to  live  and  die. 

3  The  covenant  we  this  moment  make, 

Be  ever  kept  in  mind : 
We  will  no  more  our  God  forsake, 
Or  cast  his  words  behind. 

4  We  never  will  throw  off  his  fear, 

Who  hears  our  solemn  vow  : 
And  if  thou  art  well  pleas'd  to  hear, 
Come  down  and  meet  us  now. 

!    5  Thee,  Father,  Son,  and  Holy  Ghost, 

Let  all  our  hearts  receive! 

Present  with  the  celestial  host, 

The  peaceful  answer  give! 


Miscellaneous  Hymns. 

6  To  each  the  covenant-blood  apply, 
Which  takes  our  sins  away; 
And  register  our  names  on  high, 
And  keep  us  to  that  day  ! 


455 


C.  M. 

ONE  thing,  0  Lord,  do  I  require  ; 
One  thing  I  ask  of  thee ; 
Grant  me.  0  God,  this  one  desire — 
0  give  thyself  to  me. 

Lord,  in  thy  house  I  long  to  dwell, 

While  I  remain  below  ; 
That  I  may  of  thy  goodness  tell, 

And  in  thine  image  grow. 

I  want  to  rest  in  thine  embrace, 

To  share  immortal  joys, 
And  evermore  behold  thy  face, 

With  rapture  and  surprise. 

Then  in  thy  temple  I'll  enquire 

The  secrets  of  thy  will  ; 
My  soul  would  after  thee  aspire, 

And  all  thv  law  fulfil.  w.  s.  &  h.  b. 


456 


4  Lines  8's  and  2  6>. 

1  fk  RIGHTEOUS  Father,  Lord  of  all, 
^-P  When  parents  for  their  children  call, 

Bow  down  a  gracious  ear  ; 
Regard,  0  Lord,  our  infant  charge, 
And  all  our  tender  hearts  enlarge, 

And  fill  us  with  thy  fear. 

2  May  we  as  in  thy  presence  walk, 
And  with  our  children  daily  talk, 

And  tell  them  of  thy  name : 
That  they  in  righteousness  may  grow, 
And  perfect  holiness  below, 

And  all  thy  truth  proclaim. 


Miscellaneous  Hymns. 

Fill  all  their  hearts  with  living  faith, 
And  guide  them  in  the  perfect  path, 

That  leads  to  realms  on  high  ; 
May  wisdom  crown  their  rising  years, 
While  passing  through  this  vale  of  tears, 

To  joys  that  never  die.  H. 


457 


C.  M. 


1  iO  OD  moves  in  a  mysterious  way, 
^J*r  His  wonders  to  perform  ; 

He  plants  his  footsteps  in  the  sea, 
And  rides  upon  the  storm. 

2  Deep  in  unfathomable  mines 

Of  never-failing  skill, 
He  treasures  up  his  bright  designs, 
And  works  his  sovereign  will. 

3  Ye  fearful  saints,  fresh  courage  take  : 

The  clouds  ye  so  much  dread 
Are  bis:  with  mercy,  and  shall  break 
In  blessings  on  your  head. 

4  Judge  not  the  Lord  by  feeble  sense, 

But  trust  him  for  his  grace! 
Behind  a  frowning  Providence 
He  hides  a  smiling  face. 

5  His  purposes  will  ripen  fast, 

Unfolding  every  hour; 
The  bud  may  have  a  bitter  taste, 
But  sweet  will  be  the  flower. 

6  Blind  unbelief  is  sure  to  err, 

And  scan  his  work  in  vain : 
God  is  his  own  interpreter, 
And  he  will  make  it  plain. 


458 


Miscellaneous  Hymns. 


6  Lines  8's. — Part  First. 


1  J"   0  !  God  is  here  !  let  us  adore, 

-*lJ  And  own  how  dreadful  is  this  place! 
Let  all  within  us  feel  his  pow'r, 

And  silent  bow  before  his  face  ! 
Who  know  his  pow'r,  his  grace  who  prove, 
Serve  him  with  awe,  with  rev'rence  love. 

2  Lo  !  God  is  here  !  Him  day  and  night 

TV  united  choirs  of  angelfe  sing  ; 
To  him  enthron'd  above  all  height, 

Heaven's  host  their  noblest  praises  bring  ; 
Disdain  not,  Lord,  our  meaner  song, 
Who  praise  thee  with  a  stammering  tongue. 

3  Gladly  the  toys  of  earth  we  leave, 

Wealth,  pleasure,  fame,  for  thee  alone  ; 
To  thee,  our  will,  soul,  flesh,  we  give : 

0  take,  0  seal  them  for  thine  own! 
Thou  art  the  God,  thou  art  the  Lord  ; 
Be  thou  by  all  thy  works  ador'd.  w. 


45§ 


6  Lines  8's. — Part  Second. 


1  TOEING-  of  beings !  may  our  praise 

S3  Thy  courts  with  grateful  fragrance  fill 
Still  may  we  stand  before  thy  face, 

Still  hear  and  do  thy  sovereign  will ; 
To  thee  may  all  our  thoughts  arise, 
Ceaseless  accepted  sacrifice. 

2  In  thee  we  move : — all  things  of  thee 

Are  full,  thou  source  of  life  of  all ; 
Thou  vast,  unfathomable  sea  ! 

(Fall  prostrate,  lost  in  wonder,  fall, 
Ye  sons  of  men  ;  for  God  is  man  !) 
All  may  we  lose,  so  thee  we  gain. 


Miscellaneous  Hymns. 

As  flow'rs  their  opening  leaves  display, 
And  glad  drink  in  the  solar  fire, 

So  may  we  catch  thy  every  ray, 
So  may  thy  influence  us  inspire; 

Thou  beam  of  the  eternal  beam' 

Thou  purging  fire,  thou  quick'ning  flame  !       w. 

im       c.  m. 

~w  ET  eastern  tribes  their  offerings  bring ; 
ij  'Twas  there  the  pious  men 
Prepar'd  to  visit  Christ  their  King, 
When  they  his  star  had  seen. 

Through  dreary  deserts,  lo,  they  pass'd, 

They  journey'd  from  afar ; 
Till  Bethlehem  they  reach'd  at  last, 

Led  by  the  heavenly  star. 

These  first-fruits  of  the  Gentile  race, 

Did  their  rich  offerings  bring; 
They  bov/'d  before  the  Saviour's  face, 

They  crown'd  their  infant,  King. 

Now  Christ  on  us  as  well  as  them, 

Sheds  forth  his  heavenly  rays ; 
We'll  crown  the  Star  of  Bethlehem, 

And  give  him  thanks  and  praise.       h.b.&w.&i 


If  X  C.  M. 

BLEST  be  the  dear  uniting  love, 
That  will  not  let  us  part; 
Our  bodies  may  far  off  remove; 
We  still  are  one  in  heart. 

Join'd  in  one  spirit  to  our  Head, 
Where  he  appoints,  we  go  ; 

And  still  in  Jesus'  footsteps  tread, 
And  show  his  praise  below. 


Miscellaneous  Hymns. 

3  0  may  we  ever  walk  in  him! 

And  nothing  know  beside — 
Nothing  desire,  nothing  esteem, 
But  Jesus  crucified  ! 

4  Closer  and  closer  let  us  cleave 

To  his  belov'd  embrace; 
Expect  his  fulness  to  receive, 
And  grace  to  answer  grace. 

5  Partakers  of  the  Saviour's  grace, 

The  same  in  mind  and  heart ; 
Nor  joy,  nor  grief,  nor  time,  nor  place, 
Nor  life,  nor  death,  can  part. 

6  But  let  us  hasten  to  the  day, 

Which  shall  our  flesh  restore ; 
When  death  shall  all  be  done  away, 
And  bodies  part  no  more !  w. 


4H2 


C.  M. 

1  ¥¥QW  precious  is  thy  word,  0  Lord, 
jOL  To  our  believing  hearts ; 
Comfort  and  peace  it  doth  afford, 

And  life  and  power  imparts. 

2  Our  friend,  our  dear  companion,  this, 

When  earthly  comforts  cease  ; 
Pointing  the  way  to  endless  bless, 
To  perfect  joy  and  peace. 

3  Therefore  whate'er  thou  dost  command, 

Let  us  in  faith  fulfil  ; 
For  blest  are  they  that  understand, 

And  do  thy  righteous  will.    W.  Howcroft. 

Q 

§>  C.  M. 

1  rglHIlO'  thee  we  now  together  came, 
Ji-    In  singleness  of  heart ; 
We  met,  0  Jesus,  in  thy  name, 
And  in  thy  name  we  part. 


Miscellaneous  Hymns. 

2  We  part  in  body,  not  in  mind ; 
Our  minds  continue  one  ; 
And  each  to  each  in  Jesus  join'd, 

We  hand  in  hand  go  on.  1 

164        '  c.  M. 

1  "ORETHREN,  and  sisters,  we  must  part ; 
J*3  With  you  I'd  gladly  stay  ; 

But  precious  souls  lie  near  my  heart, 
And  I  am  call'd  away. 

2  I'm  call'd  to  spread  the  Saviour's  grace: 

And  when  I  hence  remove, 
Another  may  supply  my  place, 
Who  may  more  useful  prove. 

3  Tho'  sorrow  mav  each  heart  o'erflow, 

To  God  I  all  resign  ; 
No  matter  where  I'm  call'd  to  go, 
So  long  as  Christ  is  mine. 

4  We  may  each  other's  burden  bear, 

Tho'  Ave  are  call'd  to  part ; 
When  absent  we  in  body  are, 
May  we  be  one  in  heart. 

5  May  we  be  found  at  Jesus'  feet, 

Till  our  reward  is  given; 
And  if  no  more  on  earth  we  meet, 

0  may  we  meet  in  heaven.      w.  s.  &h. 


465 


C.  M. 

1  TN  Jesus  Christ  together  we 
-S-  In  heavenly  places  sit ; 

Cloth'd  with  the  sun,  we  smile  to  see 
The  moon  beneath  our  feet. 

2  Our  life  is  hid  with  Christ  in  God— 

Our  Life  shall  soon  appear, 
And  shed  his  glory  all  abroad, 
In  all  his  members  here. 


Miscellaneous  Hymns. 

3  The  heavenly  treasure  now  we  have 

In  a  vile  house  of  clay; 
But  he  shall  to  the  utmost  save, 
And  keep  us  to  that  day. 

4  Our  souls  are  in  his  mighty  hand, 

And  he  shall  keep  them  still ; 
And  you  and  I  shall  surely  stand 
With  him  on  Zion's  hill! 

5  Him  eye  to  eye  we  there  shall  see; 

Our  face  like  his  shall  shine  ; 
•*    0  what  a  glorious  company, 
When  saints  and  angels  join! 

6  0  what  a  joyful  meeting  there ! 

In  robes  of  white  array'd, 
Palms  in  our  hands  we  all  shall  bear, 
And  crowns  upon  our  head.  w. 

466  l.  m. 

1  1%/JOSES,  the  man  of  meek  report, 
i-»-B-  Forsook  the  grandeurs  of  a  court, 
Lightly  esteem'd  an  earthly  crown, 
With  all  its  pomp,  and  its  renown. 

2  Riches  and  honour,  wealth  and  fame, 
A  monarch's  crown,  and  monarch's  name.. 
He  did  esteem  as  toys,  compar'd 
With  virtue's  great  and  rich  reward. 

3  Faith,  blessed  principle  divine, 
In  all  its  lustre,  here  did  shine  ; 
Grace  did  his  humble  heart  inspire, 
And  quell'd  each  earthly  vain  desire. 

4  This  living  faith  to  me  be  given ; 
(Sure  pledge  and  earnest  of  my  heaven;) 
"Twill  make  me  glorious  all  within, 
And  conquer  earth,  and  hell,  and  sin. 


Miscellaneous  Hymns. 

5  Then  shall  I  suffer  and  fulfil 
My  heavenly  Father's  righteous  will; 
Nor  ever  murmur  or  complain, 
But  smile  at  toil,  and  grief,  and  pain. 

467  a  m. 

1  A  ND  let  our  bodies  part, 
-£3a-  To  different  climes  repair; 

Inseparably  join'd  in  heart 
The  friends  of  Jesus  are. 

2  Jesus,  the  Corner-Stone, 

Did  first  our  hearts  unite, 
And  still  he  keeps  our  spirits  one, 
Who  walk  with  him  in  white. 

3  0  let  us  still  proceed 

In  Jesus'  work  below  ; 
And  following  our  triumphant  Head, 
To  farther  conquests  go. 

4  The  vineyard  of  their  Lord 

Before  his  labourers  lies ; 
And,  lo  !  we  see  the  vast  reward 
Which  waits  us  in  the  skies. 

468  c.  m. 

1  TESUS,  great  Shepherd  of  thy  sheep, 
^    To  thee  for  help  we  fly; 

Thy  little  flock  in  safety  keep! 
For,  oh  !  the  wolf  is  nigh ! 

2  He  comes,  of  hellish  malice  full, 

To  scatter,  tear,  and  slay: 
He  seizes  every  straggling  soul, 
As  his  own  lawful  prey. 

3  Us  into  thy  protection  take, 

And  gather  with  thy  arm! 
Unless  the  fold  we  first  forsake, 
The  wolf  can  never  harm. 


Miscellaneous  Hymns. 

4  We  laugh  to  scorn  his  cruel  pow'r, 

While  by  our  Shepherd's  side ; 
The  sheep  he  never  can  devour, 
Unless  he  first  divide. 

5  0  do  not  suffer  him  to  part 

The  souls  that  here  agree ; 
But  make  us  of  one  mind  and  heart, 
And  keep  us  one  in  thee! 

6  Together  let  us  sweetly  live — 

Together  let  us  die! 
And  each  a  starry  crown  receive, 

And  reign  above  the  sky.  w. 


4m 


L.  M. 


1  "OLESS  us,  O  Lord,  before  we  part, 
-H-*  And  write  thy  law  in  every  heart, 
Unite  the  branches  to  the  Vine, 

And  make  us  altogether  thine. 

2  When  at  a  distance  from  this  place, 
Keep  and  support  us  by  thy  grace ; 
And  may  we  every  moment  bear 
Each  other  up,  by  faith  and  prayer. 

3  As  we  in  membership  are  join'd, 

O  keep  us  one  in  heart  and  mind  ; 
Tho'  satan  strive  to  make  us  twain, 
Still  one  in  Christ  mav  we  remain,    w.s.&h. 


470 


4  Lines  8's  and  2  6's. 


1  ^JUPPLY,  0  Lord,  our  children's  wants, 
•^  And  may  they,  like  the  olive  plants, 

Around  thy  table  stand  ; 
That  they  in  righteousness  may  grow, 
And  perfect  holiness  below, 
Upheld  by  thy  right  hand. 


Miscellaneous  Hymns. 

2  Pour  out  the  Spirit  of  thy  grace, 
Endue  their  hearts  with  righteousness, 

And  cause  their  lives  to  shine  ; 
Make  them  obedient,  meek,  and  mild, 
And  holy,  harmless,  undefil'd, 

And  full  of  love  divine.  H.  b. 

471  cm. 

1  T  IFT  up  your  hearts  to  things  above, 
J»-^  Ye  followers  of  the  Lamb, 

And  join  with  us  to  praise  his  love, 
And  glorify  his  name. 

2  To  Jesus'  name  give  thanks  and  sing, 

Whose  mercies  never  end  ; 
Rejoice!  rejoice!  the  Lord  is  King! 
The  King  is  now  our  Friend  ! 

3  We,  for  his  sake,  count  all  things  loss ; 

On  earthly  good  look  down  ; 
And  joyfully  sustain  the  cross, 
Till  we  receive  the  crown. 

4  O  let  us  stir  each  other  up, 

Our  faith  by  works  t'  approve, 
By  holy,  purifying  hope, 

And  "the  sweet  task  of  love.  w. 


472 


L.  M. 


1  AT  times  we  find  it  hard  to  part, 
^Cm.  And  sorrow  seems  to  fill  each  heart ; 
But  may  we  in  thy  footsteps  run, 

And  ever  say,  'Thy  will  be  done.' 

2  We  soon  shall  reach  the  realms  of  day: 
Our  tears  will  then  be  wip'd  away; 
And  when  we  reach  the  heavenly  shore, 
All  pain  and  parting  will  be  o'er.    w.s.  &h. 


Miscella?ieous  Hymns. 


473 


4  Lines  7's. 

1  TT^AYS  and  years  are  rolling  on; 
jLP  Time  with  us  will  soon  be  gone  ; 
Death  is  stalking  through  the  land; 
Thousands  fail  beneath  his  hand. 

2  Many  of  our  friends  are  dead  ; 
They  from  earth  to  heaven  are  fled  ; 
There  they  taste  the  joys  unknown  ; 
Here  we  in  the  bodies  groan. 

3  They  the  crown  of  glory  wear  ; 
We  the  cross  awhile  must  bear; 
They  have  reach'd  the  realms  of  day  : 
We  are  on  the  heavenly  way. 

4  They  are  gone  awhile  before  ; 

We  shall  soon  the  stream  pass  o'er  ; 
WTe  our  friends  again  shall  join, 
In  the  realms  of  bliss  divine. 

5  When  we  reach  that  happy  place, 
We  shall  see  each  other's  face ; 
All  our  conflicts  will  be  o'er, 

We  shall  live  to  die  no  more.      w.s.  &H.  B. 


C.  M. 

1  npHE  Lord  of  Sabbath  let  us  praise, 

J*-    In  concert  with  the  blest; 
Who  joyful  in  harmonious  lays, 
Employ  an  endless  rest. 

2  On  this  glad  day  a  brighter  scene 

Of  glory  was  displny'd, 
By  God,  th'  e'.ernai  Word,  than  when 
This  universe  was  made. 

3  He  rises,  who  mankind   has  bought 

With  grief  and  pain  extreme  ; 
'Twas  great  to  speak  a  world  from  nought, 
'Twas  greater  to  redeem.  s.  w. 


Miscellaneous  Hymns. 

475  l.  m. 

1  |"10  forth,  ye  heralds,  and  proclaim 
^^"  The  wonders  of  the  Saviour's  name  ; 
Proclaim  the  year  of  Jubilee, 

Ana  bid  the  captives  now  be  free. 

2  Go,  spread  the  victory  of  the  cross, 
And  reckon  all  things  else  but  loss  ; 
Waft  the  glad  sound  from  sea  to  sea, 
And  bid  the  captives  now  he  free. 

3  Go  tell  poor  sinners  Jesus  died, 
And  they  may  all  be  justified  ; 
Show  what  he  purchas'd  on  the  tree, 
And  bid  the  captives  now  be  free. 

4  Make  known  the  gospel  news  around, 
That  all  may  know  the  joyful  sound  ; 
Sound, — sound   the  trump  of  jubilee, 

And  bid  the  captives  now  be  free.  w.  s. 


4T§ 


S.  M. 

1  "I  TNTO  our  children,  Lord, 

^J    Thy  praises  we'll  make  known, 
That  they  may  treasure  up  thy  word, 
And  bow  before  thy  throne. 

2  Their  spirit  steadfast  make, 

With  thee  their  heavenly  guide  ; 
And  keep  their  souls  for  Jesus  sake, 

And  cleanse  their  hearts  from  pride. 

3  Richly  supply  their  wants, 

While  they  remain  below. 
And  may  they,  like  the  o'ive  plants, 

With  heavenly  oil  o'erfiow.  H.  B. 


C.  M. 
3EN  Jesus  Christ  resign'd  his  breath, 
A   guilrv  world   to  save  : 
He  quicklv   bijrsi  the  bonds  of  death, 
And  triumphM  o'er  the  grave. 


Miscellaneous  Hymns. 

Tho'  once,  for  all  he  bow'd  his  head, 

He  conquer'd  when  he  fell ; 
And  at  his  death  he  captive  led 

The  powers  of  death  and  hell. 
He  now  his  blessing  doth  reveal, 

And  all   his  fullness  shower; 
The  dead  in  sins  may   know  and  feel 

His  resurrection's  power. 
The  heart  of  stone  his  love  can  break; 

He,   life  aid   strength  can  ?ive; 
O  that  he  would   in  mercy  speak, 

Aid  hid  the  sinner  live.  w.  s.  &  li.  B. 


473 


4  Lines  7's. 

PR  VISE  the   Lord,  ye  sons  of  men  — 
He  revives  his  work  a -Jain  ; 
A!'  arouid   his  trurh   pro-laim, 
Shoit  the  triumphs  of  his  name. 
Via  iv   who  were  far  from  God, 
Now  are   wash'd  in  Jesus'  blood  : 
He  hath   piuck'd  them  from  the  flame; 
Glory,  glory,  to  his  name. 

Still  go  on,  ye  saints  of  Go  1 ; 

Spread   his  mighty  name  abroad; 

Go,  and  call  the  wanderers  home, 

Christ  invites  them  all  to  come. 

Servants  of  the  heavenly  Kinsr, 

Join  with  us  his  praise  to  sin?; 

Fi^ht  the  battles  of  the  Lord  ; 

Soon  you'll  reap  a  full  reward,     w.  s.  &h.  b. 


479 


T.  M. 


1     A  GATN,  thou  sinners'  Friend, 
-£%.   We  in  thy  house  appear; 
Before  thy  throne  we  bend, 
0  make  us  all  sincere. 

Thou  hast  commanded  us  to  pray. 

And  we  thy  gracious  call  obey. 


Miscellaneous  Hymns. 

2  Accept  our  sacrifice, 

And  fill  each  heart  with  love; 
Let  our  petitions  rise 

Before  the  throne  above ; 
And  while  to  thee  our  hearts  aspire, 
Baptize  us  all  with  heavenly  fire.  w.  s. 

4oU         4  Lines  8's  and  2  Vs. 

1  WOW,  Lord,  maintain  thy  sovereign  sway, 
i-^    Till  all  mankind  thy  truth  obey, 

And  praise  thy  glorious  name : 
Open  their  eyes,  unloose  their  bauds, 
And  may  they  all  be  pluck'd,  as  brands, 

From  the  devouring  flame. 

2  Go  on,  thou  all-victorious  Lord, 
Subdue  the  nations  by  thy  word, 

And  speak  their  sins  forgiven: 
In  every  heart  do  thou  reside, 
And  let  thy  name  be  glorified, 

By  all  in  earth  and  heaven.  W.  t. 

48  1  L.  M. 

1  1TN  Gabriel's  hand  a  mighty  stone, 
-3-  Lies  a  fair  type  of  Babylon. 
Prophets  rejoice,  and  all  ye  saints, 
God  will  avenge  your  long  complaints. 

2  He  said,  and  dreadful  as  he  stood, 
He  sunk  the  mill-stone  in  the  flood: 
«  Thus  terribly  shall  Babel  fall, 

4  Thus,  and  no  more  be  found  at  all.'        I.  w, 

482 

1  ^"IJHEN  shall  I  quit  this  vale  of  woe, 
»  V       And  fly  to  Jesus'  breast? 
I  thirst,  1  faint,  I  long  to  go, 
To  my  eternal  rest. 


Miscellaneous  Hymns. 

2  0  when  shall  I  his  fullness  share, 

And  gain  that  heavenly  place? 
By  faith  I  seem  already  there, 
And  wait  to  see  his  face. 

3  To  earthly  toys  I  cannot  stoop, 

But  scale  the  mount  above  ; 
My  happy  soul  is  swallow'd  up 
In  the  Redeemer's  love. 

4  My  thoughts  are  carried  far  away, 

From  transitory  things; 
I  soar  to  realms  of  endless  clay, 

On  faith's  triumphant  wings.       w.s.&h.b 

488  C.  M. 

1  "OLUNO'D  in  a  gulph  of  dark  despair 
-»-     We  wretched  sinners  lay, 
Without  one  cheering  beam  of  hope, 

Or  spark  of  glimm'ring  day. 

2  With  pitying  eyes,  the  Prince  of  grace 

Beheld  our  helpless  grief; 
He  saw — and,  0  !  amazing  love ! 
He  flew  to  our  relief. 

3  Down  from  the  shining  seats  above, 

With  joyful  haste  he  fled, 
Enter'd  the  grave  in  mortal  flesh, 
And  dwelt  among  the  dead. 

4  0  for  such  love,  let  rocks  and  hills 

Their  lasting  silence  break  ; 
And  all  harmonious  human  tongues, 

The  Saviour's  praises  speak.  I.  w. 

484  c.  m. 

L  fj^RE  lon?'  the  trumP  of  God  shall  sound, 
MLd  And  time  shall  have  an  end  ; 
The  Judge  of  all,  with  glory  crown'd, 
Shall  with  a  shout  descend. 


Miscellaneous  Hymns. 

2  The  end  of  all  things  is  at  hand ; 

I  see  them  all  decay; 
The  rolling  seas  and  solid  land, 
Like  lightning  pass  away  ! 

3  The  trumpet  wakes  the  sleeping  dead  ! 

God's  awful  voice  they  hear ; 
With  shouting,  some — and  some  with  dread, 
Before  the  Judge  appear. 

4  Jesus,  may  I  on  that  great  day, 

In  thy  blest  image  shine; 
And  let  creation  pass  away, 

If  I  but  call  thee  mine.  w.  s.  &h. b. 

485  t.  m. 

1  TMTY  life's  a  shade,  my  days 
JJOL  Apace  to  death  decline; 
But  Christ  my  dust  shall  raise, 
And  I  with  him  shall  shine. 

Sweet  truth  to  me;  I  shall  arise, 
And  with  these  eyes  my  Saviour  see. 

2  Why  is  my  trembling  heart 
So  much  afraid  of  death? 
My  life  and  I  shan't  part, 

When  I  resign  my  breath.  Sweet,  &c 

3  The  grave  my  dust  shall  keep, 
Until  the  judgment  day; 

I  then  shall  wake  from  sleep, 

And  soar  from  earth  away.  Sweet,  &c. 

4  That  day  will  soon  be  here, 
When  Christ  the  Judge  will  come; 
He  will  with  clouds  appear, 

And  take  his  followers  home.       Sweet,  &c. 

4fe tl  4  Lbxes  8U  and  2  Vs. 

1  IT   ED  by  the  God  of  truth  and  grace, 
-i-^  We  seek  a  glorious  happy  place, 
That  lies  bevond  the  tomb  ; 


Miscellaneous  Hymns. 

A  place  where  sorrows  flee  away, 

Where  beauty  never  shall  decay — 

Where  we  shall  ever  bloom. 

2  The  day  is  follow'd  here  by  night, 
But  in  that  happy  world  of  light, 

Darkness  can  ne'er  be  found ; 
The  Lamb,  who  was  on  Calvary  slain, 
Illumines  all  the  heavenly  plain, 

And  sheds  his  beams  around. 

3  He  sits  enthron'd  in  glory  bright ; 
Ten  thousand  saints  array 'd  in  white, 

His  mighty  name  adore ; 
They  tune  their  golden  harps,  and  cry, 
'All  glory  be  to  God  on   high, 

Who  lives  for  evermore!' 

4  When  with  that  glory  we  compare, 
The  sufferings  which  on  earth  we  bear, 

How  light  they  all  appear! 
With  Canaan's  happy  land  in  view, 
Our  heavenly  journey  we'll  pursue, 

And  cast  off  everv  fear.  w.s.&H. 


487 


C.  M. 


1  IL^AREWELL,  dear  friend,  a  long  farewell, 
-a-     For  we  shall  meet  no  more, 

Till  we  are  rais'd  with  Christ  to  dwell, 
On  Zion's  happy  shore. 

2  Our  friend  and  sister,  lo !  is  dead  ! 

The  cold  and  lifeless  clay 
Hath  made  in  dust  its  silent  bed, 
And  there  it  must  decay. 

3  But  is  she  dead  ? — no,  no,  she  lives  ! 

Her  happy  spirit  flies 
To  heaven  above ;  and  there  receives 
The  long  expected  prize. 


*  Miscellaneous  Hymns. 

4  Methinks  I  see  her  joyful  stand 

Before  the  God  of  heaven ; 
He  smiles, — she  enters  Zion's  land, 
And  her  reward  is  given. 

5  In  robes  of  innocence  and  love 

Her  virgin  soul  is  drest; 
And  all  the  angel  hosis  above, 
Rejoice  to  see  her  blest. 

6  Then  let  us  dry  our  mournful  tears, 

From  gloomy  grief  refrain  ; 
In  heaven  our  sister  now  appears, 
And  shall  for  ever  reign. 

7  A   li'tle  while  and   we  shall  go 

To  yonder  happy  skies  ; 
And  join  our  friend   we  lov'd   below, 

In  everlasting  joys. 
S   Farewell,  dear  friend,  again  farewell, 

Soon  we  shall   rUe  to  thee; 
And   when   we  meet,  no  tongue  can  tell 

How  great  our  joys  shall  be. 


488 


C.  M. 

1  Jk  S  pilgrims  in  this  vale  of  woe, 
-^-    We  seek  a   heavenly  rest; 
Jesus  will  soon  the  heavens  bow, 

And  take  us  to  his  breast. 

2  Though  in  a  dreary  desert  land, 

We  have  a  faithful  Guide, 
Who  gently  leads  us  by  the  hand — 
In  Jesus  we  confide. 

3  He  gives  us  strength  to  run  our  race, 

And  conquers  all  our  foes  ; 
Still  may  we  trust  him  for  his  grace, 
Tho'  earth  and  hell  oppose. 

4  We  soon  shall  mount  the  lofty  skies, 

And  gain  the  peaceful  shore ; 
Where  we  shall  taste  immortal  joys, 

And  live,  to  die  no  more.         w.  s.  &h.  b. 


489 


Miscellaneous  Hirmns. 


C.  M. 


1  TJ1AREWELL,  my  Christian  friends,  farewell ; 
-B?     Though  call'd  awhile  to  part, 

May  we,  by  faith,  in  Jesus  dwell, 
And  still  be  one  in  heart. 

2  Though  Ave  be  separated  here, 

Our  journey  we'll  pursue  ; 
Remember  us  in  humble  prayer, 
And  we'll  remember  you. 

3  Our  happiness  will  be  complete 

When  we  with  Jesus  reign  ; 
O  may  we  all  in  glory  meet, 
And  never  part  again. 

4  Then  let  us  haste  to  realms  above; 

Soon  we  shall  reach  the  shore, 
Where  all  is  peace,  and  joy,  and  love, 
Where  parting  is  no  more.  w.  s.  &  h.  b. 


490 


C.  M. 


E  seek  a  rest  beyond  the  skies, 
In  everlasting  day  ; 
Thro'  floods  and  flames  the  passage  lies, 
But  Jesus  is  the  way. 

The  swelling  flood  and  raging  flame, 

Hear  and  obey  his  word  ; 
Then  let  us  triumph  in  his  name, — 

Our  Saviour  is  the  Lord. 


49 


L.  M. 


1  npO  God  our  daily  thanks  we  owe 
-B-  For  all  the  blessings  we  enjoy  ; 
Let  gratitude  our  hearts  o'erflow, 

And  prayer  and  praise  our  tongues  employ, 


Miscellaneous  Hymns. 

2  He  still  upholds  us  by  his  power : 

His  wondrous,  his  supporting  hand, 
Hath  kept  us  to  the  present  hour, 
And  here  we  in  his  presence  stand. 

3  We  are  the  monuments  of  grace, 

The  objects  of*  his  tender  care  ; 
A  feeble  but  a  blood-bought  race; 
His  dying  love  we  all  may  share. 

4  0  may  we  live  by  faith  below, 

And  daily  trust  him  for  his  grace; 
And  still  in  love  and  knowledge  grow, 
Till  we  in  glory  see  his  face.     w.  s.  &  h. 

492         s.  m. 

1  ~W$Y  faith  we.  humbly  trace 
£^  The  way  which  Jesus  trod: 

With  joy  we'll  run  our  heavenly  race, 
And  ever  look  to  God. 

2  How  pleasant  is  the  path, 

And  yet  how  thorny  too ! 
It  leads  to  heaven,  it  leads  from  wrath, 
And  brings  the  crown  in  view. 

3  While  we  on  earth  remain, 

At  times  we're  much  opprest ; 
But  when  that  happy  world  we  gain, 
We  shall  be  ever  blest. 

4  No  sorrows  will  be  there, 
Our  comfort  to  destroy : 

Our  God  will  wipe  off  every  tear, 
And  fill  our  hearts  with  joy. 

5  We  soon  to  heaven  shall  come, 
If  we  but  watch  and  pray  ; 

Thousands  are  now  arriv'd  at  home, 

And  we  are  on  the  way.     w.  s.  &  h. 


B 


Miscellaneous  Hymns. 

493 

'EHOLD  a  sinner  at  thy  feet, 
Opprest  with  grief  and  care  ; 
I  bow  before  thy  mercy-seat, 
And  lift  my  heart  in  prayer. 

To  thee  I  lift  my  streaming  eyes  ; 

My  heart  is  fill'd  with  pain  ; 
Regard,  0  Lord,  my  mournful  cries, 

Nor  let  me  seek  in  vain. 

None  ever  stood  in  greater  need 
Of  pard'ning  grace  than  I ; 

Thy  death  on  Calvary,  lo!  I  plead; 
Oh,  save  me,  or  I  die. 

If  thou  wilt  of  me  be  found, 
Thy  goodness  I'll  proclaim ; 

And  tell  to  sinners  all  around, 

The  glories  of  thy  name.        w.  s.  &  h. 


L.  M. 

1  g\  THOU  that  hear'st  when  sinners  cry, 
VF  Tho'  all  my  crimes  before  thee  lie; 
Regard  me  not  with  angry  look, 

But  blot  their  memory  from  thy  book. 

2  Create  my  nature  pure  within. 
And  form  my  soul  averse  from  sin; 
Let  thy  good  Spirit  ne'er  depart, 

Nor  hide  thy  presence  from  my  heart. 

3  Yea,  tho'  I've  grievM  thy  Spirit,  Lord, 
His  help  and  comfort  still  afford  ; 

And  let  a  wretch  come  near  thy  throne, 
And  plead  the  merits  of  thy  Son. 

4  My  soul  lies  humbled  in  the  dust, 
And  owns  thy  dreadful  sentence  just ; 
But  oh  !  look  down  with  pitying  eye, 
And  save  a  soul  condemn'd  to  die. 


Miscellaneous  Hymns. 

5  Then  will  I  teach  the  -world  thy  ways — 
Sinners  shall  learn  thy  heavenly  grace  ; 
I'll  lead  them  to  the  Saviour's  blood, 
And  they  shall  praise  a  pard'ning  God. 

495  l.  m. 

1  1%TOW,  Lord,  thy  blessings  we  implore  ; 
-JL^I    Thou  only  canst  enrich  the  poor ; 
Thy  promise  binds  thee  to  be  here  ; 

O  make  us  earnest  and  sincere. 

2  Thou  seest  us  meet  in  thy  great  name, 
And  we  thy  gracious  promise  claim  ; 
Pour  out  the  Spirit  of  thy  grace, 

And  let  thy  glory  fill  the  place. 

3  On  thee  alone  our  souls  depend, 
Thou  art  our  Saviour  and  our  Friend  ; 
Thy  full  salvation  now  reveal, 

And  stamp  on  us  thy  Spirit's  seal. 

4  Thy  cleansing  blood  we  long  to  prove, 
Made  meet  to  dwell  with  saints  above ; 
0  cleanse  us  now  from  every  stain, 

Nor  let  one  spot  of  sin  remain.         w.s.  &h.  b. 

490  L.  m. 

1  ^1  OD  in  his  earthly  temple  lays 

^*^T  Foundations  for  his  heavenly  praise  ; 
He  likes  the  tents  of  Jacob  well, 
But  still  in  Zion  loves  to  dwell. 

2  His  mercy  visits  every  house, 

Which  pay  their  night  and  morning  vows ; 
But  makes  a  more  delightful  stay, 
Where  churches  meet  to  praise  and  pray. 

3  What  glories  were  describ'd  of  old  ! 
What  wonders  were  of  Zion  told! 
Thou  city  of  our  God  below  ! 

Thy  fame  shall  Tyre  and  Egypt  know. 


Miscellaneous  Hymns. 

4  Egypt  and  Tyre,  and  Greek  and  Jew, 
Shall  there  begin  their  lives  anew  : 
Angels  and  men  shall  join  to  sing 
The  hill  where  living  waters  spring. 

5  When  God  makes  up  his  last  account 
Of  natives  in  his  holy  mount, 
'Twill  be  an  honour  to  appear 

As  one  new-born  or  nourish 'd  there. 


497 


6L 


JESUS,  thou  God  of  truth  and  love, 
In  all  our  waiting  hearts  appear  ; 
Pour  out  the  Spirit  of  thy  grace 

On  all  the  souls  assembled  here  ; 
Help  us,  0  Lord,  to  wait  on  thee, 
And  let  us  now  thy  glory  see. 

Let  all  thou  hast  to  us  be  given  ; 
To  us  thy  mighty  name  make  known; 

0  let  our  prayers  ascend  to  heaven, 
And  bring  the  promis'd  blessing  down  ; 

Increase  our  faith,  Great  One  in  Three, 
And  may  we  all  be  fili'd  with  thee,    w.s.&h.b. 

\  S.  M. 

1  npO  thee,  0  Lord,  we  pray, 

•J*-    For  all  the  human  race; 
To  sinners  now  thy  power  display, 
And  save  them  by  thy  grace." 

2  Revive  thy  work  this  hour  ; 

May  all  thy  goodness  know  ; 
Destroy  the  tempter's  hellish  power; 
His  kingdom  overthrow. 

3  O  send  thy  heralds  foith, 

Salvation  to  proclaim, 
That  all  may  know  the  second  birth, 

And  join  to  praise  thy  name,    w.s.&h.b. 


Miscellaneous  Hymns. 

499  c.  M. 

1  T^/JY  Saviour  left  the  realms  above, 
lVJL  And  suffer'd  on  the  tree  ; 

How  great !  how  wondrous  was  his  love ! 
I  know  he  died  for  me. 

2  When  sunk  in  thick  Egyptian  night, 

He  gave  me  eyes  to  see  ; 
Now  I  can  say  with  great  delight, 
The  Saviour  died  for  me. 

3  When  I  was  bound  in  sin  and  thrall, 

His  pitying  eye  did  see  : 
He  died  to  save  me  from  the  fall  ; 
Yes — Jesus  died  for  me  ! 

4  And  now  I'm  sav'd  by  blood  divine  ; 

The  Lord  has  set  me  free ; 
His  Spirit  witnesseth  with  mine, 
That  Jesus  died  for  me. 

5  From  earth  I  shortly  shall  remove, 

I  then  his  face  shall  see  ; 
And  tell  to  all  the  saints  above, 

That  Jesus  died  for  me.  w.  s.  &  h.  b. 

500  L.  M. 

1  rfHHICK  darkness  hath  the  world  o'erspread; 

-S-    In  sin,  by  nature,  all  are  dead : 
But,  0  great  God,  thy  wondrous  grace 
Can  all  the  clouds  and  darkness  chase. 

2  We  long  have  walk'd  the  downward  road, 
And  groan'd  beneath  our  sinful  load; 
Satan  hath  led  us  at  his  will, 

And  some  are  willing  captives  still. 

3  But  now  for  liberty  we  pray  ; 
Come,  Lord,  and  take  our  sins  away  ; 
Maintain  thy  right,  our  foes  subdue, 
Then  we  shall  praise  and  love  thee  too. 

W.  S.  &  H.  B. 


501 


Miscellaneous  Hymns. 
P.M. — Camp  Meeting  Farewell. 


1  "jTVEAR  brethren  and  sisters,  awhile  we  must 
JL^  part ; 

But  though  separated,  we'll  keep  one  in  heart ; 

Our  way  we'll  pursue,  and  triumphantly  sing, 

Salvation  and  glory  to  Jesus  our  King.  : 

Cho.     To  Jesus  who  died,  but  now  liveth  again, 

We'll  sing,  Halleluia,  halleluia,  Amen. 

2  The  love  of  the  Saviour  can  ne'er  be  exprest ; 
In  holding  Camp-Meetings   the   prophets  were 

blest; 
Thev  laid  the   foundation,    we're    building   the 

wall, 
And  soon  the  dire  kingdom  of  satan  shall  fall. 

3  Farewell,  guilty  sinners,  who  still  live  in  sin  ; 
This    day    we    have   show'd   you    the    danger 

you're  in  ; 
The  mercy  of  Jesus  you  long  have  abus'd, 
He  often  has  called,  but  as  oft  you've  refus'd. 

4  But  still  from  destruction  he  calls   you  away ; 
Come  now  to  the  Saviour,  no  longer  delay  : 
You  all  may  find  mercy,  since  Jesus  hath  died  ; 
Come,  wash  in  the   fountain    that   flows    from 

his  side. 

5  Farewell,  my  dear  brethren,    who  trust   in  his 

grace, 
And  constantly  walk  in  the  light  of  his  face  ; 
Tho'  oft  we  may  part  while  on  earth  we  remain, 
When  landed  above  we  shall  ne'er  part  again. 

6  Our  troubles  and  trials  will  then  be    all    o'er  ; 
The  Head  of  Camp-Meetings   we    there    shall 

adore  ; 
There,  there,  we  shall  join  the  assembly  above, 
And  dwell  in  the  ocean  of  Jesus's  love. 

w.  s.  &  H.  B. 


Miscellaneous  Hymns. 


502 


0.  M. 


1  A  LMIGHTY  God  of  love  divine, 
JjL  Do  thou  unloose  our  tongue  ; 
And  let  us  now  with  angels  join, 

To  sing  a  heavenly  song. 

2  May  all  our  ransom'd  powers  unite, 

Thy  goodness  to  proclaim ; 
And  spread,  with  rapture  and  delight, 
The  triumphs  of  thy  name. 

3  0  how  amazing  is  thy  love  ! 

Its  greatness  we  admire  ; 
It  lifts  our  hearts  to  things  above, 
It  fills  with  heavenly  fire. 

4  Thy  love,  0  God,  shall  be  our  theme, 

While  we  on  earth  remain; 
And  when  we've  cross'd  the  swelling  stream, 
We'll  join  the  heavenly  train. 

5  Almighty  King  of  earth  and  heaven, 

One  God,  in  Persons  three  ; 
To  thee  be  all  the  glory  given, 

'Tis  onlv  due  to  thee.  w.  s.  &h.  b. 


503 


L.  M. 

1  A  LMIGHTY  God,  in  Persons  three, 

-OL  Camp  Meetings  have  been  blest  by  thee  ; 
Met  in  thy  own  appointed  way, 
We  ask  thy  blessing  here  to-day. 

2  Before  thy  face,  great  King,  we  bow, 
Come  down,  O  Lord,  and  bless  us  now; 
On  all  thy  sons  and  daughters  shine, 
And  shed  abroad  thy  love  divine. 

3  While  in  thy  name  they  prophesy, 
Pour  out  thy  Spirit  from  on  high  ; 
Now  the  converting  grace  impart, 
And  let  thy  word  reach  everv  heart. 


Miscellaneous  Hymns. 

4  And  hasten,  Lord,  that  happy  day, 

When  all  mankind  shall  own  thy"  sway  ; — 
"When  every  nation,  tribe,  and  tongue, 
Shall  join  in  one  harmonious  song.    ""  w.s.&h. 


50- 


L.  M; 


1  nHHAT  happy  day  will  shortly  come, 

-HL    When  we  shall  gain  the  promis'd  land  ; 
We  now  are  on  our  journey  home, 
And  we  shall  soon  on  Zion  stand. 

2  Our  songs  of  praise  shall  then  abound, 

While  angels  shout  the  loud  Amen; 
We  then  with  glory  shall  be  crown'd, 

And  never,  never  weep  again.       w.  s.  &h.  b. 


505 


4  Lines  7  's. 


1  rillME  is  swiftly  rolling  on; 

-S-    We  shall  soon  have  run  our  race  ! 
Lo  !  another  year  is  gone ; 
Yet  we  see  each  other's  face ! 


2  Multitudes  from  earth  have  fled, 

Since  we  last  assembled  here  ; 
They  are  number'd  with  the  dead, 
But  we  in  thy  house  appear. 

3  Author  of  our  lengthen'd  days, 

Three  in  One,  and  One  in  Three, 
Take  the  glory  and  the  praise, 
For  'tis  only  due  to  thee. 

4  While  permitted  here  to  stay, 

Let  thy  praise  fill  every  tongue  ; 
And  when  call'd  from  earth  away, 

May  we  join  the  heavenly  throng.  w.s.&H.B. 


506 


Miscellaneous  Hymns. 


C.  M. 


1  jTfe  THOU,  who  reign 'st  above  the  skies, 
Vx  Supremely  great  and  good, 

To  thee  we  lift  our  longing  eyes, 
O  wash  us  in  thy  blood. 

2  Thy  Holy  Spirit  now  impart, 

Thy  fullness,  Lord,  bestow  ; 
Reign  thou  thyself  in  every  heart, 

And  make  us  white  as  snow,      w.s.&h.b. 

507  l.  m. 

1  "EXTERNAL  triune  God,  Most  High, 
-ff-4  Almighty  Lord  of  earth  and  sky, 
From  thy  abode  thy  children  see, 
Who  now  lift  up  their  hearts  to  thee. 

2  Father,  descend  and  fill  the  place. 
Eternal  Son,  make  known  thy  grace, 
Spirit  of  Truth,  thyself  impart, 

And  write  thy  law  on  every  heart.    W.S.&H.B* 


508 


C.  M. 


T  God's  command,  who  made  the  skies, 
By  whom  all  power  is  given, 
We're  pressing  onwards  to  the  prize, 
The  prize,  laid  up  in  heaven. 

2  The  crown  we  now,  by  faith,  behold, 

It  glitters  through  the  skies ; 
The  holy  city  pav'd  with  gold, 
Lies  just  before  our  eyes. 

3  While  here  on  earth  we'll  nothing  know, 

But  Jesus  crucified ; 
We'll  leave  all  vanities  below, 
And  in  his  love  abide. 


Miscellaneous  Hymns. 

4  In  search  of  happiness  complete, 

We  soar  above  the  skies ; 
And  tread  the  world  beneath  our  feet, 
With  all  its  gilded  toys. 

5  Satan  would  fain  our  souls  deceive, 

And  draw  our  feet  astray  ; 
But  lasting  blessings  we'll  not  leave, 
For  pleasures  that  decay. 

6  0  may  we  never  rove  abroad, 

Nor  cleave  to  earthly  toys  ; 
But  hasten  to  the  blest  abode, 

And  share  immortal  joys.  w.  s.  &h.  b. 

509  l.  m. 

1  rjpHOU,  Lord,  hast  bid  us  always  pray. 

Jt    O  may  we  thy  command  obey  ; 
And  still  our  heavenly  way  pursue, 
And  ever  keep  the  prize  in  view. 

2  May  we  in  grace  and  knowledge  grow, 
And  daily  walk  by  faith  below, 

Until  we  reach  the  heavenly  place, 

And  view  the  Lord  with  open  face,      w.s.&h.b. 

510  CM. 

1  ~j%TOW,  Lord,  the  power  of  sin  controul, 
i-^i    And  banish  all  my  fears; 

0  Come,  and  heal  my  sin-sick  soul, 
And  wipe  away  my  tears. 

2  On  me  thy  heavenly  grace  bestow, 

Thy  mercy  I  implore  : 
Speak,  Lord,  and  bid  the  captive  go, 

And  bid  me  sin  no  more.  w.s.&h.b. 


511 


L.  M. 

HEN  the  last  trumpet  shakes  the  ground, 
And  heaven  and  earth  shall  pass  away, 
Poor  sinners,  how  will  you  be  found  ? 
How  can  you  meet  that  awful  day? 


Miscellaneous  Hymns. 

2  With  trembling  you  will  leave  the  tomb, 

(Unless  you  from  your  sins  forsake  ;) 
The  Judge  will  then  pronounce  your  doom, 
And  plunge  you  in  the  fiery  lake. 

3  But  tho'  his  grace  you've  long  withstood, 

And  would  not  to  his  septre  bow, 
He  waits  to  save  you  by  his  blood, 
And  crown  you  with  salvation  now. 

4  For  crimes  that  you  and  I  have  done, 

He  gave  himself  a  sacrifice  ; 
That  we  eternal  wrath  might  shun, 
And  reign  with  him  above  the  skies. 

5  Believe  in  him  with  all  your  heart, 

And  all  your  sins  shall  be  forgiven  ; 
Believe,  till  you  from  earth  depart, 

And  then  he'll  take  you  up  to  heaven,  w.s.&r. 


4  Lines  8's  and  2  6's. 


512 

1  "OTEAD  of  the  church,   enthron'd  above, 
JUL  Before  we  from  this  place  remove, 

Thy  Holy  Spirit  pour; 
And  when  our  work  is  finish'd  here, 
May  we  before  thy  face  appear, 

'  And  meet,  to  part  no  more.  w.  s. 

513  P.M. 

"I"   ORD,  dismiss  us  with  thy  blessing; 
JLA  Bid  us  now  depart  in  peace ; 
Still  on  heavenly  manna  feeding, 

Let  our  faith  and  love  increase: 
Fill  each  breast  with  consolation; 

Up  to  thee  our  hearts  we  raise  : 
When  we  reach  our  blissful  station, 

Then  we'll  give  thee  nobler  praise. 

Halleiuia!  &c. 


Miscellaneous  Hymns. 

514  cm. 

1  |^1R.EAT  God  of  truth,  our  hearts  inspire, 
^JT  While  at  thy  feet  we  bow  ; 

Send  down,  0  Lord,  the  heavenly  fire, 
And  sanctify  us  now. 

2  Let  not  one  spot  of  sin  remain, 

Write  thy  pure  law  within ; 
And  let  thy  grace  triumphant  reign, 

And  make  an  end  of  sin.  w.  s.  &  h.  b. 

515  CM. 

1  TTESUS,  who  spilt  his  precious  blood, 
•>    Is  now  exalted  high  ; 

He  is  our  Advocate  with  God, 
And  bids  us  all  draw  nigh. 

2  He  offers  peace  and  pardoning  love, 

To  all  the  human  race : 
We  now  may  his  salvation  prove, 
And  taste  redeeming  grace. 

3  Thousands  his  mercy  have  implor'd, 

And  none  have  been  denied  ; 
And  if  we  venture  on  his  word, 

We  may  be  justified.  w.  s.  &  h.  B 


51® 


C.  M. 


1  XIlTHILE  thro'  the  wilderness  we  go, 

»■▼     We  have  no  cause  to  fear; 
Rivers  of  life  from  Jesus  flow, 
Our  drooping  hearts  to  cheer. 

2  From  him  who  suffer'd  on  the  cross, 

They  flow  to  dying  men ; 
Sinners,  you  all  may  drink  with  us, 

And  need  not  thirst  again.  w.s.  &h.  b. 


Miscellaneous  Hymns. 


517 


S.  M. 

1  TESTIS,  thou  Corner  Stone, 
**    Unite  us  all  to  thee  ; 

May  we  in  heart  continue  one, 
Till  we  thy  glory  see. 

2  Endue  us  with  thy  grace, 

And  hold  us  in  thy  hand, 
Till  we  appear  before  thy  iace, 

And  gain  the  promis'd  land,     w.s.&h.b. 


518 


C.  M. 


1  T3jJ"0W,  Lord,  we  in  thy  house  appear, 
•i-^i    We  came,  thy  truth  to  prove  ; 

0  Jesus,  let  us  feel  thee  near, 
And  triumph  in  thy  love. 

2  With  heavenly  fire  baptize  us  all ; 

Thy  Spirit  now  impart ; 
On  thy  great  Name,  in  faith  we  call, 
For  all  thou  hast,  and  art.  w.  s. 


519 


C.  M. 

MOURNER  at  thy  feet  behold, 
On  me,  O  Jesus,  look ; 
And  let  my  name  be  now  enroll'd 
In  life's  immortal  book. 

2  Long  time  I  wander'd  far  from  thee, 
And  did  thy  Spirit  grieve ; 
But  now  I  groan  to  be  set  free ; 

0  help  me  to  believe.  W.  s. 


S.  M. 

1  SOLDIERS  of  Christ,  arise, 
£-?  And  put  your  armour  on ; 
Strong  in  the  strength  which  God  supplies, 
Through  his  eternal  Son. 


Miscellaneous  Hymns. 

2  Strong  in  the  Lord  of  hosts, 

And  in  his  mighty  power  ; 
Who  in  the  strength  of  Jesus  trusts, 
Is  more  than  conqueror. 

3  Stand  then  in  his  great  might, 

With  all  his  strength  endued  ; 
But,  take  to  arm  you  for  the  light, 
The  armour  of  your  God. 

4  That  having  all  things  done, 

And  all  your  conflicts  past, 
Ye  may  o'ercome  thro'  Christ  alone, 
And  stand  entire  at  last. 


m 


C  M. 


1  IT&ANIEL,  a  holy  man,  was  cast 
JLF  Into  the  lion's  den  : 

But  God,  (whose  mercies  ever  last,) 
Did  not  forsake  him  then. 

2  This  holy  man  was  not  afraid, 

Nor  was  he  put  to  shame : 
He  knew  that  God,  who  all  things  made, 
Could  roaring  lions  tame. 

3  According  to  his  faith  'twas  done  ; 

The  lions'  mouths  were  clos'd ; 
The  Lord — the  mighty  Three  in  One — 
For  Daniel  interpos'd. 

4  Then  let  us  never  be  afraid, 

For  Daniel's  God  is  our's ; 
He  bruises  the  old  serpent's  head, 
And  spoils  his  hellish  powers. 

5  Long  as  we  trust  in  Jesus'  name, 

We  shall  be  kept  from  harm  ; 
That  God  who  did  the  lions  tame, 

Will  all  our  foes  disarm.  W.  s. 


522 


Miscellaneous  Hymns. 


S.  M. 


1  "W^RAY  without  ceasing,  pray, 

MT    (Your  Captain  gives  the  word,) 
His  summons  cheerfully  obey, 
And  call  upon  the  Lord. 

2  To  God,  your  every  want 

In  instant  prayer  display  : 
Pray  always ;  pray,  and  never  faint ; 
Pray  without  ceasing,  pray. 


583 


C.  M. 


1  rglHY  arm,  0  Lord,  has  been  made  bare, 

-■-    Among  the  sons  of  men  ; 
Now,  (while  we  lift  our  hearts  in  prayer,) 
Revive  thy  work  again. 

2  Thy  quick'ning  word  like  fire  has  run, 

And  we  have  caught  the  flame; 
Still  may  thy  glorious  work  go  on, 
Till  all  shall  know  thy  name. 

3  Thy  mighty  name  is  Jesus  still ; 

Thou  hast  not  lost  thy  power ; 
Let  every  heart  thy  presence  feel ; 
Revive  thy  work  this  hour.  w.  s. 


524 


L.  M. 


THO'  Job  was  tried  and  tempted  sore, 
With  meekness  all  his  pains  he  bore 
He  with  affliction  was  opprest, 
But  God  with  patience  arm'd  his  breast. 

Tho'  earth  and  hell  against  him  rose, 
By  faith  he  triumph'd  o'er  his  foes  ; 
The  Lord  upheld  him  by  his  power, 
And  sav'd  him  in  the  trying  hour. 


Miscellaneous  Hymns. 

3  The  Lord  supports  his  people  still, 
Who  are  obedient  to  his  will. 

All  glory  to  the  Saviour's  name, 

His  grace  and  truth  are  still  the  same. 

4  May  we,  like  holy  Job,  depend 

On  him  whose  mercy  knows  no  end  ; 
And  tho'  we  can't  his  fuotstep^  trace, 
Still  may  we  trust  him  for  his  grace,     w.  s. 

525  l.  m. 

1  fWlHE  Lord  our  God  ascends  on  high, 

-S-    And  reigns  enthron'd  above  all  height; 
And  angel  hosts  above  the  sky, 
Fall  down  and  worship  at  his  feet. 

2  They  bide  their  faces  with  their  wings, 

And  'Holy,  holy,   holy,'  cry; 
They  glorify  the  King  of  kings, 

Whose  presence  fills  both  earth  and  sky. 

3  Let  mortals  now  their  voices  raise, 

And  join  to  sing  the  heavenly  song: 
To  shout  the  great  Creator's  praise, 
Join  every  heart  and  every  tongue,    w.s.&h.b. 

t>2au  cm. 

1  "|~   ORD,  who  can  in  thy  presence  stand, 
-fl-i  Or  match  Omnipotence  ? 

Ungrasp  the  hold  of  thy  right  hand, 
Or  pluck  the  sinner  thence? 

2  Sworn  to  destroy,  let  hell  assail ; 

Nearer  to  save  thou  art ; 
Stronger  than  all  the  powers  of  hell, 
And  greater  than  my  heart. 

3  Thy  powerful  Spirit  can  subdue, 

And  conquer,  every  sin  ; 
Cleanse  this  foul  heart,  and  make  it  new, 
And  write  thy  law  within. 


Miscellaneous  Hymns. 

Bound  down  with  twice  ten  thousand  ties, 

Yet  let  me  hear  thy  call; 
My  soul  wiih  confidence  shall  rise, 

Shall  rise  and  break  through  all. 

The  Ethiop  then  shall  change  his  skin ; 

The  dead  shall  feel  thy  power; 
The  loathsome  leper  shall  be  clean  ; 

And  I  shall  sin  no  more.  w. 


527 


L.  M. 


1  "JjlNOCH,  by  faith,  with  Jesus  walk'd, 
■SUA  And  daily  of  his  goodness  talk'd ; 
By  faith  he  triumph'd  o'er  the  grave, 
And  prov'd  the  power  of  God  to  save. 

2  The  vale  of  death  he  never  trod, 
But  in  a  chariot  went  to  God. 

The  Lord,  by  whom  his  life  was  given, 
Translated  him  from  earn  to  heaven. 

3  May  we  in  faith  like  Enoch  grow, 
And  walk  with  God  while  here  below; 
And  soar  at  last  from  earth  away, 

To  regions  of  eternal  day.  w.  s.  &  h. 


528 


L.  M. 


1  TESUS,  behold  me  sore  distrest ; 

Q$    No  earthly  thing  can  make  me  blest; 

But  one  reviving  look  of  thine, 

Can  cheer  this  drooping  soul  of  mine. 

2  My  heart  is  fill'd  with  pain  and  grief; 
I  come  to  thee,  Lord,  for  relief; 

I  groan  and  struggle  to  be  free; 
I  weep,  I  mourn,  I  pine  for  thee. 

3  Now,  Lord,  dispel  my  gloomy  fears; 
Remove  these  doubts,  dry  up  my  tears; 
And  fill  me  with  thy  perfect  love, 

And  hide  my  life  with  thee  above,     w.s.&h.b. 


Miscellaneous  Hymns* 

52  9  c.  m. 

1  ^O^THO  hath  despised  or  contemn'd 

Vy     The  day  of  feeble  things? 
Lo,  I  shall  be  by  grace  redeeia'd; 
'Tis  grace,  salvation  brings. 

2  Ready  my  Lord,  my  Saviour  stands ; 

Him  I  rejoice  to  see, 
Now  with  the  plummet  in  his  hands, 
To  build  and  finish  me. 

3  0  may.  my  Lord,  my  Saviour  come, 

And  bid  my  sin  depart ; 
And  dwell  and  take  up  all  the  room, 
In  my  believing  heart. 

4  0  Son  of  God,  arise,  arise, 

And  to  thy  temple  come, 
And  look,  and  with  thy  flaming  eyes, 
The  man  of  sin  consume. 

5  0  slay  him  with  thy  Spirit,  Lord, 

And  reign  thyself  alone; 
Speak,  speak  the  sanctifying  word, 
'  And  seal  me  for  thy  own.      w.  a.  by  h. 

30  L.  M. 

TTEND.  ye  nations  all  around, 
And  hear  the  trumpeu's  awful  sound  ; 
It  shakes  the  earth,  and  sea,  and  skies, 
And  bids  the  sleeping  dead,  arise. 

The  Judge  in  majesty  comes  down, 
Wearing  a  rainbow  and  a  crown  ; 
With  glory  beaming  in  his  face, 
He  comes  to  judge  the  human  race. 

Lo,  twice  ten  thousand  thunders  roll, 
While  horrors  seize  the  guilty  soul; 
But  those  who  lov'd,  and  serv'd  him  here, 
With  joy  at  his  right  hand  appear. 


5 


Miscellaneous  Hymns. 

4  May  we  prepare  for  that  great  day, 
And  every  moment  watch  and  pray  ; 
Then  shall  we  find  eternal  rest, 
And  share  a  lot  anions:  the  blest,    w.s.  &H.  b. 


53 


C.  M. 

1  IjL^E  sinners,  now  begin  to  pray  ; 

-3L    Aloud  for  mercy  cry  ; 
For  if  you  put  it  off  to-day, 
To-morrow  you  may  die. 

2  And  then,  alas  !  what  would  you  give, 

To  have  an  hour  to  pray  ? 
But  death  will  grant  you  no  reprieve ; 
His  hand  he  will  not  stay. 

3  0  seek  the  Lord  with  hearts  sincere, 

While  yet  he  may  be  found  ; 
0  call  upon  him  while  he's  near — 

"While  mercy  doth  abound.  w.  s. 


532 


L.  M. 

'E  thank  thee,  0  thou  God  of  grace, 
That  yet  we  ?ee  each  other's  face  ; 
Many  have  left  this  mortal  shore, 
Since  we  assembled  here  before. 
They've  paid  the  debt  we  all  must  pay; 
They've  left  the  cumbrous  house  of  clay: 
0  solemn  thought!  we  all  must  die! 
Our  bodies  in  the  grave  must  lie. 
But  after  death,  our  souls  must  dwell, 
With  God  in  heaven,  or  sink  in  hell: 
Then  let  us  now  for  death  prepare, 
That  we  eternal  life  may  share.  w.  & 


«)oo 


L.  M. 


1  rgl HE  scene  how  solemn,  yet  how  sweet, 
A    When  Jesus  calls  his  saints  away! 
They  meekly  gather  up  their  feet, 
Their  bodies'  mingle  with  their  clay. 


Miscellaneous  Hymns. 

2  Their  happy  souls  to  glory  rise, 

Beyond  where  mortal  eyes  can  view ; 
By  angels  borne  above  the  skies. 
They  bid  this  lower  world  adieu. 

3  In  the  bright  realms  of  endless  rest, 

They  dwell  in  love,  and  joy,  and  peace; 
No  more  they  are  with  grief  opprest ; 
The  toils  of  life  for  ever  cease. 

4  0  may  we  like  the  righteous  live; 

Then  we  Jike  them  at  last  shall  die; 
Our  God  to  us  a  crown  will  give. 

And  we  shall  reign  above  the  sky.        w.  s. 


534 


C.  M. 


1  PinO  save  us  who  in  sin  were  dead, 
I        JL    And  turn  away  our  doom, 

The  Father  gave  his  Son  to  bleed — 
A  victim  in  our  room. 

2  The  Son  his  spotless  life  resign'd, 

And  sufFer'd  on  the  tree  : 
His  love  extends  to  all  mankind ; 
His  grace  for  all  is  free. 

3  0  may  we  in  his  name  believe, 

And  from  all  sin  depart ; 
Then  we  his  blessing  shall  receive, 
And  feel  him  in  our  heart.  w.  s. 

5o5  L.  M. 

1  1TEHOVAH  speaketh  once,  yea  twice; 
tf    He  utters  forth  his  mighty  voice  ; 
He  calls  aloud  to  Adam's  race, 

At  every  time,  in  every  place. 

2  He  speaks  from  heaven,  his  high  abode, 
By  mercies  every  hour  bestow'd; 

He  loudly  speaks  by  judgments  too: 
Ye  sons  of  men,  he  speaks  to  you. 


Miscellaneous  Hymns. 

3  To  you  he  speaks  in  various  ways— 
His'iustice  and  his  grace  displays; 
He  speaks— vet  some  do  not  perceive; 
The  word  of  God  they  won't  believe. 

4  While  some  refuse  to  lend  an  ear, 

His  voice  with  trembling  may  we  hear, 

And  give  our  sinful  wand'rings  o  er, 

And  Might  his  offer'd  grace  no  more.         w.s. 

5M  L.  M. 

1  "1"  ffOW  vast,  how  wondrous  is  that  love, 
M  Which  brought  the  Saviour  from  above 
That  love,  if  sinners  did  but  know, 

They  would  not  slight  the  Saviour  so. 

2  May  Jesus  now  his  grace  impart, 
And  may  his  love  fill  every  heart, 
And  change  the  vulture  to  the  dove, 

,Vnl  turn  their  hatred  into  love.  w.s. 


CONTENTS 


On  the  Majesty  and  Good- 
ness of  God,  with  Exhor- 
tation    -     -    -       1—18 
The  Pleasantness  of  Reli- 
gion      ...     19—26 
Justice,  Mercy,  and  Love 
of  God  -    -     -     27—42 
On  Death       -     -     43—57 
On  Judgment     -    58 — 70 
On  Heaven  and   heavenly 
things    -    -    -    71— SO 
Referring  to  Hell     81—82 
Praying     for     a      Bless- 
ing  -     -    -     ■ 
Inward  Religion 
Prayer  in  general  98 — 119 
Mourners       -      120—163 
Backsliders    -      164—184 


83—93 
94—97 


Confidence     and     Joy    in 

God  -  -  -  185—252 
On  the  Prayer  and  Fight 

of  Faith  -  -  253—385 
On  the  Spread  of  the  Gos- 

pel  ---  386—416 
Love-Feast  -  417—420 
Baptism  -  -  421—426 
On     the     Lord's    Supper 

427—429 

Nativity  -  -  430—434 
The        Resurrection       of 

Christ  -  -  435—437 
I  Openings,    Anniversaries, 

Sunday     Schools,      &e. 

438—453 

Miscellaneous  Hymns 

544— 


Index  to  the  Signatures  of  the  Hymns. 


W.  Charles  Wesley. 

s.  vv.  Samuel  Wesley. 

i.  w.  Isaac  Watts. 

r.  Doddridge. 

N.  Newton. 

c.  Cowper. 

w.  a.  by  h.  b.  &  w.  s.  Wes- 

ley,altered  by  h.b.  &  w.s. 

All  Hymns  having  any 
of  the  following  signatures 
are  original,  and  are  pri- 


vate property ;  and  there- 
fore, all  people  are  hereby 
warned  against  printing 
them. 

h.  b.  Hu°;h  Bourne. 
W.s.  William  Sanders. 

H.  B.  &  W.  S.  Or  W.S.  &  H.B. 

Hugh  Bourne  and  Wil- 
liam Sanders,  jointly. 
Origi.      Original  Hymns, 
by  several  hands. 


TABLE  OF  SCRIPTURE  PASSAGES. 


Ch. 

V. 

H. 

Ch. 

V. 

H. 

Ch. 

V. 

H. 

Gen.     3 

15 

93 

Isa. 

35 

10 

74 

John    13 

14 

334 

3 

19 

2-lo 

35 

10 

3C4 

16 

14 

86 

5 

24 

77 

S3 

l 

66 

16 

33 

264 

6 

2o2 

40 

6,7 

55 

27 

51,52 

27 

IS 

27 

331 

43 

o 

299 

Acts       2 

414 

22 

2 

293 

43 

10 

60 

14 

22 

75 

23 

16,  17 

45s 

50 

2 

319 

Rom.    8 

37 

270 

a-2 

24 

137 

61 

9 

369 

14 

11 

18 

32 

31 

139 

61 

11 

364 

16 

20 

310 

45 

28 

199 

53 

3 

176 

1  Cor.    6 

20 

372 

Exod.  19, 

20 

9 

53 

4 

120 

7 

23 

372 

Num.  10 

29 

373 

65 

1 

10 

2  Cor.    5 

1 

72 

10 

io 

392 

60 

6 

4 

6 

IS— J0 

17 

14 

21 

413 

61 

2 

249 

10 

5 

101 

Deut.  33 

26,  27 

5 

64 

1 

135 

16 

9 

38 

33 

S3, '29 

6 

.ler. 

23 

29 

66 

Gal.       2 

20 

191 

33 

29 

24 

31 

3 

42 

5 

G 

19 

1  Sam.  1 

IS 

102 

31 

33 

87 

Phil.      2 

9 

10 

40 

I  Kin.  3 

5 

27  S 

31 

33 

469 

2 

10 

IS 

17 

16 

220 

Eze 

IS 

31 

12 

Col.        1 

19 

100 

2  Kin. -20 

1 

56 

S3 

11 

12 

3 

1 

379 

Job      14 

1,  2 

4S 

33 

11 

S94 

3 

4 

141 

19 

25 

367 

34 

11—17 

279 

1  Thes.  4 

16 

59 

25 

6 

44 

34 

11,12 

304 

5 

17 

21,9 

Psal.    19 

no 

Dan. 

3 

25S 

1  Tim.   6 

12 

276 

19 

240 

5 

2S1  Heb.       2 

10 

87 

•23 

190 

12 

4 

401 

4 

9 

383 

47 

244 

Hos. 

4 

6 

63 

4 

la 

153 

6S 

1 

392 

Mic. 

6 

6,7 

124 

S 

10 

87 

63 

11 

386 

Hab. 

3 

o 

407 

s 

1) 

4b9 

72 

3-9 

Zee. 

3 

'2 

33 

10 

21 

373 

73 

371 

9 

12 

363 

11 

5 

77 

77 

1-6 

13 

1 

41 

11 

8 

227 

77 

7—12 

337 

Mai. 

4 

2 

246 

11 

13-16 

73 

77 

13—19 
20 

S3. 
339 

12 
2  Pet.    1 

21 
10 

256 

77 

88 

84 

11 

200 

Matt. 

5 

3— la 

127 

3 

7- 

-10 

60 

89 

15 

249 

9 

11 

130 

1  John  1 

9 

326 

90 

43 

14 

23—31 

lr9 

4 

17 

18 

253 

90 

17 

106 

25 

1-ii 

47 

4 

13 

358 

100 

2 

25 

41 

(3 

3  John 

4 

109 

103 

13 

28 

25 

41 

20 1 

Rev.      1 

7 

58 

114 

216 

Mark 

8 

3- 

266 

1 

7 

G9 

119 

18 

89 

13 

33 

294 

7 

9 

263 

121 

S 

314| 

14 

33 

294 

7 

9—14 

23 

132 

9 

3-6| 

Luke 

9 

26 

266 

7 

9- 

-12 

78 

146 

2J7 

10 

17 

18 

7 

13- 

-17 

79 

147 

1—11 

218 

12 

49 

311 

7 

1C 

17 

76 

Prov.    3 

13 

246 

IS 

1 

99, 

14 

13 

53 

3 

3-18 

19 

IS 

1 

2S4< 

14 

13 

350 

3 

17 

25 

18 

10 

1C0 

19  11- 

-16 

329 

Isa.      4 

4 

346  j 

John 

1 

14 

313 

20 

12 

58 

25 

6 

410J 

3 

30 

94 

ON  THE  METRES. 


L.  M.  Long  Metre. 

C.  M.  Common  Metre. 

S.  M.  Sh  >rt  Metre. 

P.  M.  Peculiar  Metre. 

T.  M.  Trumpet  Metre,  or  4  hnes 

6's  &  2-8's. 
4  lines  7'*,  7  syllables  in  each 

line. 

6  Iimi  8'*,  8  syllables  in  each 
line. 


All  these  metres  are  usually 

given  out    by  two  lines  at 

once. 
4  lines  8>s  &  2-6's-Are  usually 

given  out  first  one  line,  and 

then  two. 
AH  10'«,  or  10",  and  HV-Are 

given  out  by  one  lineor  two 

as    is    thought  most  agreed 

able. 


INDEX  TO  SUBJECTS. 


Blood  of  sprinkling,  30,  S7. 

Born  again,  84. 

Christ's  reign  universal,  339. 

Dry  bones,  valley  of,  383. 

End  of  the  world,  60,  66. 

Faith  powerful,  86.  272    274 
287,  305,  344.  331,  3.85.    ' 

Family,  456,  470,  476. 

High  Priest,  29. 
House  in  heaven,  72. 
Inspiration,  83. 
Law  written  on  the  heart,  87 
•Light  of  the  Gentiles,  387. 
Nebuchadnezzar's  image,  258 
New  Year's  day,  44,  49,  103.      I 
Noah,  192.  J 


Patience,  320,  355. 

Paul,  343. 

Prodigal  Son,  1S4. 

Providence,  222,  223 

Red  Sea,  195. 

Shepherd,  83. 

Sinai,  9. 

Temple  of  God,  71,  91, 

Temptation,  298,  316. 

Transfiguration,  225. 

Trial,  75,  259. 

Wise  men  of  the  east,  460. 

Witness  of  the  Spirit,  86. 

Wrestling  with  God,   137,  133, 

Youth  fading,  48. 


INDEX. 


A 


Hynuu 
GLORY  gilds  the  sacred  page      -    233 

A  mourner  at  thy  feet  behold     -  -        519 
A  Pharisee  unwisely  stood    ...     160 

Abel,  the  shepherd,  was  sincere  -         256 
Abr'ham  arose  at  God's  command  -    227 

Abraham,  when  severely  tried   -  -         274 
Afflictions,  tho'  they  seem  severe  -         -     184 

Again  in  Jesus'  name  we  meet  -  -         187 
Again,  0  Lord,  we're  met  to  pray  -       92 

Again,  thou  sinner's  Friend        -  -         479 
Ah  !  when  shall  I  awake      -        -        -     291 

Ah  !  whither  should  I  go  -        -  -         149 
Alas  !  alas  !  where  shall  I  go         -        -     169 

Alas  !  how  frail  are  we      -         -  -  56 

All  glory  to  God  in  the  sky    -        -        -    213 

All  hail  the  power  of  Jesus'  name  -  18 

All  hail !  incarnate  God         -        -        -     400 

All  things  are  possible  to  him    -  -        381 
Almighty  Father,  God  of  love        -         -     119 

Almighty  God,  in  persons  three  -         503 
Almiehty  God  of  love  divine          -        -     502 

Almicrhty  God,  to  thee  we  pray  -         409 
Am  I  a  soldier  of  the  cross  -  270 

And  am  I  born  to  die         ...  45 

And  am  I  only  born  to  die     -        -        -      46 

And  can  it  be  that  I  should  gain  -         197 
And  let  our  bodies  part          -  467 

And  will  the  Judge  descend        -  -  63 

Arise,  my  soul,  arise     -        -  -     198 

Arise,  O  Zion,  rise  and  shine    -  4 

Arm  of  the  Lord,  awake,  awake  -        -    369 


m 

508 

-  472 
275 

-  530 

94 


INDEX. 

As  pilgrims  in  this  vale  of  woe  -        -      Haj£* 
As  truly  as  I  live  .        .  ]?* 

Assembl'd  at  thy  great  command        -        405 
Assist  us,  O  Almighty  Lord  .        .     o£ 

At  God's  command,  who  made  the 
At  times  we  find  it  hard  to  part     - 
Attend,  O  Lord,  thy  children's  cry 
Attend,  ye  nations  all  around 
Author  of  faith,  eternal  Word  - 

Be  it  my  only  wisdom  here    -        .  .    307 

Be  present  at  our  Lovefeast,  Lord  -        417 

Before  Jehovah's  awful  throne      -  .        3 

Begin,  ray  tongue,  some  heavenly  -         045 

Behold  a  countless  multitude          -  -      23 

Behold  a  sinner  at  thv  feet        -  .        493 

Behold,  how  happy  is  the  man       -  .    246 

-Behold  me,  Saviour,  from  above  -         178 

Behold  the  Saviour  of  mankind      -  .       07 

Behold  us  dying  sinners,  Lord    -  -         122 

Being  of  beings!  may  our  praise  -  -    459 

gejshazzar  once  profanelv  bold  -        281 

Bless  us,  0  Lord,  before  we  part  -  -    469 

Blest  are  the  humble  souls          -  .         327 

Blest  be  the  dear  uniting  love        -  .     4gj 
Blest  be  our  everlasting" Lord    - 
Blow  ye  the  trumpet,  blow    - 
Brethren  and  sisters,  we  must  part 
But  is  the  day  of  mercy  past 


239 
403 
464 
337 


492 
263 
3 
230 
261 


.By  faith  Ave  find  the  place  above        -  66 

By  faith  we  humbly  trace      - 

By  faith  we  view  fair  Canaan's 

By  living  faith,  we  now  behold      - 

By  the  poor  widow's  oil  and  meal 

By  whom  was  David  taught 

Children  of  old,  hosannas  sung      -  446 

Children  of  the  Heavenly  Kin?     -  .    228 

Christians,  awake,  salute  the  happy  -  430 

Come,  all  ye  followers  of  the  Lord  -    284 

Come,  and  let  us  sweetlv  join    -        -  4j8 

Come,  Father,  Son,  and  Holy  Ghost  -    243 

Come,  Holy  Ghost,  all  quickening  lire  332 


INDEX. 

Hymn. 

Come,  Holy  Ghost,  our  hearts  inspire  88 

Come,  let  our  voices  join       -  451 

Come,  let  us  anew,  our  journey          -  49 

Come,  let  us  join  our  friends  above        -  231 

Come,  let  us  who  in  Christ  believe     -  203 

Come,  let  us  lift  our  heart  and  voice       -  432 

Come,  let  us  use  the  grace  divine        -  454 

Come,  my  God,  make  no  delay       -        -  296 

Come,  my  soul,  thy  suit  prepare         -  278 

Come,  0  thou  all  victorious  Lord  85 

Come,  0  thou  Traveller  unknown      -  137 

Come,  0  thou  weary  pilgrim's  friend     -  90 

Come  on,  my  partners  in  distress        -  316 

Come,  Saviour,  and  bless  us,  thy   -         -  31 

Come,  Saviour,  ajid  our  souls  inspire  -  439 

Come,  Saviour  Jesus,  from  above  -        -  273 

Come,  sinners,  to  the  gospel  feast       -  8 

Come,  view  the  Saviour  crucified  -        -  329 

Come,  with  your  sore  diseases    -        -  11 

Come,  ye  weary  sinners,  come       -         -  396 

Come  ye,  who  love  the  Lord       -         -  13 

Commission'd  by  the  great  I  AM  -        -  391 

Creation  calls  aloud  for  praise    -  14 

Days  and  years  are  rolling  on        -  -     473 

Daniel,  a  holy  man,  was  cast     -  -        521 

Dear  brethren  and  sisters,  awhile  -  -    501 

Dearest  friends,  by  luve  united  -  -        366 

Depth  of  mercy  !  can  there  be      -  -     165 

Encourag'd  by  thy  gracious  word  -         104 
Enoch,  the  seventh,  walk'd  with  God    -      77 

Enoch,  by  faith,  with  Jesus  walk'd  -        527 

Equip  me  for  the  war    -  257 

Ere  long  the  trump  of  God  shall  -        484 

Eternal  Father,  God  of  grace        -  -115 

Eternal  Ldrd  of  earth  and  heaven  -        450 

Eternal  Power,  whose  high  abode  -    305 

Eternal  Source  of  light  arise      -  -         404 

Eternal  triune  God,  Most  High     -  -    507 

Eternal  Wisdom  has  prepar'd    -  -         146 

Eternal  Wisdom  !  Thee  we  praise  -    219 

Except  the  Lord  conduct  the  plan  -        438 


INDEX. 

Hymn. 
Farewell,  dear  friend,  a  long  -        -        487 
Farewell,  my  Christian  friends,  farewell    489 
Father,  how  wide  thy  glories  shine     -        252 

Father,  into  thy  hands  alone  -  -    365 

Father  of  all,  in  wh'tm  alone  89 

Father  of  me  and  all  mankind  -  -  242 
Father,  Son,  and  Holy  Ghost  -  -  362 
Father,  whose  everlasting  love  42 

For  ever  here  my  rest  shall  be  -         -        327 

Forth  in  thy  name,  0  Lord,  I  go  -  -  309 
Fountain  of  life,  thy  fulness  shed        -         388 

Fulfil,  0  God,  thy  promised  word  -  -     426 

Give  me  a  sober  mind        -    •    -        -        300 

Give  us  room  that  we  may  dv^ell  -  -  441 
Glory  be  to  God  on  high  "  -        -        -        247 

Go  forth,  ye  heralds,  and  proclaim  -  475 
God  in  his  earthly  temple  lays    -        -         496 

God  moves  in  a  mvsterious  way  -  -  457 
God,  the  offended  God,  xMost  High     -  17 

God's  throne  is  fix'd  on  Zion's  hill  -  338 
Gracious  Redeemer,  shake  -  -  294 
Great  everlasting  King  -'-'"-  440 
Great  God,  it  is  thy  fix'd  decree          -        253 

Great  God  of  truth,  our  hearts  inspire  -  514 
Great  God  !  what  do  1  see  and  hear   -  70 

Great  is  the  Lord  oc  Zion's  hill  -  -  1 
Great  Jehovah,  sovereign  Lord            -  98 

Great  King  of  heaven  and  earth  -  -  323 
Great  Saviour  of  the  fallen  race          -         156 

Great  Shepherd  of  thy  chosen  sheep  -  304 
Great  Source  of  uncreated  light           -         103 

Great  was  the  day,  the  joy  was  great  -  414 
Guide  us,  O  thou  great  Jehovah         -         112 

Guilty  I  stand  before  thy  face         -  -     125 

Hail,  brightest  Prince,  eternal  King  -         171 

Happy  are  the  saints  above  -  -     271 

Happy  soul,  thy  days  are  ended  -  52 

Happy  the  man  that  finds  the  srace  -  19 
Happy  the  souls  to  Jesus  joined  -         -  20 

Happy  the  souls  that  first  believ'd  -  21 
Happy  they,  whqse  joys  abound          -        162 


INDEX. 

Hark  !  a  voice  divides  the  sky   - 

Hark! 

Hark ! 

Hark! 

Hark  ! 

Hark! 


how  the  watchmen  cry 
the  glad  sound,  the  Saviour    - 
the  gospeLnews  is  sounding 
the  herald  angels  sing    - 
'tis  the  voice  of  God 
Hark !  what  sounds  salute  our  ears  - 
He  bids  ine  come  !  his  voice  I  know 
He  comes  !  he  comes  !  the  Judge 
He  dies  !  the  Friend  of  sinners  dies 
Head  of  the  church,  enihron'd  above 
Head  of  the  church,  enthion'd  on  high  - 
Heaven  is  a  place  of  endless  rest 
Help,  Lord,  to  whom  for  help  I  fly 
His  inward  enemies  are  gone     - 
Ho  !  every  one  that  thirsts    - 
Holy  Lamb,  who  thee  receive     - 
How  blest  the  righteous  are  - 
How  can  a  sinner  know     - 
How  do  thy  mercies  close  me  round 
How  happy  are  the  little  fleck    - 
How  happy,  gracious  Lord,  are  we 
How  happy  is  the  pilgrim's  lot   - 
How  many  weeks  and  months  are  fled   ■ 
How  precious  is  thy  word,  0  Lord 
How  short  is  life !  how  sure  is  death 
How  vast,  how  wondrous  is  that  love 
How  weak,  how  feeble,  Lord,  is  man    • 

I  ask  the  gift  of  righteousness  - 
I  bow  me  to  my  God's  decree 
I  know  in  thee  all  fullness  dwells 
I  know  that  my  Redeemer  lives    - 
I  know  thee,  Saviour,  who  thou  art    - 
I  linger,  pine  ;  I  groan  and  sigh     - 
I  soon  shall  hear  the  quick'ning  voice 
I  thirst,  thou  wounded  Lamb  of  God 
I  too,  forewarn'd  by  Jesus'  love 
I  want  a  heart  to  pray  - 
I  want  a  principle  within  - 
I  want  the  Spirit  of  power  within 
If  faithful,  we  shall  wear  the  crown  - 
I'll  praise  my  Maker  while  I've  breath 


Hymn, 

53 

303 

433 

16 

434 

394 

431 

189 

59 

■  435 
512 
411 

75 

■  298 
6 

10 
331 

■  182 
95 

.  220 
64 

.  215 
71 

■  232 
462 

-  55 
536 

-  357 

340 

-  248 
100 

-  367 
139 

-  170 
351 

-  30 
105 

-  289 
297 

-  360 
355 
217 


INDEX. 

Hymn. 

In  Dura's  plains  an  image  stood  -        258 

In  fellowship  alone        -  255 

In  Gabriel's  hand  a  mighty  stone  -        481 

In  hope,  against  all  human  hope    -  -    344 

In  Jesus  Christ,  our  living  head  -        225 

In  Jesus  Christ  together  we  -  465 

In  sweet  exalted  strains     -  453 
Infinite,  unexhausted  love     ...    208 

Israel  had  known  Jehovah's  power  -         195 

Jehovah  is  a  sun  and  shield           -  -    200 

Jehovah  speaketh  once,  yea  twice  -        535 

Jcsu,  lover  of  my  soul            -        -  -     140 

Jesu,  Redeemer,  Saviour,  Lord  -         136 

Jesu,  the  word  of  mercy  give         -  -     386 

Jesu,  thy  boundless  love  to  me  -        356 

Jesus  !  and  shall  it  ever  be    -        -  -    266 

Jesus,  behold  me  sore  dislrest    -  -         528 

Jesus,  great  Shepherd  of  thy  sheep  -     468 

Jesus  hath  died  that  I  might  live  -        354 

Jesus,  I  love  thy  charming  name    -  -    237 

Jesus,  meet  thy  saints  to-day      -  -         113 

Jesus,  my  life  !  thyself  apply         -  -    328 

Jesus,  my  Lord,  was  crucified     -  •         155 

Jesus,  my  Saviour,  Brother,  Friend  -    301 

Jesus,  my  Shepherd,  and  my  Friend  -         186 

Jesus,  my  soul  is  much  cast  down  -     183 

Jesus,  my  strength,  my  hope      -  -        288 

Jesus  shall  reign  where'er  the  sun  -    389 

Jesus,  the  all-restoring  Word    -  -         166 

Jesus,  the  Conqueror,  reigns          -  -    264 

Jesus,  the  name  high  over  all  40 

Jesus,  the  sinner's  Friend,  to  thee  -     128 

Jesus,  thine  ear  in  mercy  bow    -  -        262 

Jesus,  thou  all-redeeming  Lord      -  -       38 

Jesus,  thou  bleeding  Lamb         -  -         148 
Jesus,  thou  Corner  Stone       ...    517 

Jesus,  thoii  God  of  truth  and  love  -        497 

Jesus,  thou  source  of  light  and  love  -     107 

Jesus,  thou  sovereign  Lord    -    -  -         117 

Jesus,  thou  sovereign  Lord  of  all  -    283 

Jesus,  thy  blessing  now  afford    -  -         133 

Jesus,  thyself  on  me  bestow          -  -    101 


INDEX. 

Hymn, 

Jesus,  to  me  the  joy  impart   -  109 

Jesus,  to  thee  I  now  can  fly        -        -  210 

Jesus,  to  thee  in  faith  we  bow        -        -  272 

Jesus,  to  thy  wounds  I  fly           -        -  330 

Jesus,  wh  >  spilt  his  precious  blood         -  515 

Jesus,  wipe  away  my  tears        -         -  129 

Join,  all  ye  ransom'd  sons  of  grace         -  250 

King  of  Zion,  give  the  order    -        -  397 

Leader  of  faithful  souls,  and  guide       -  73 

Led  by  the  God  of  truth  and  grace     -  486 

Let  all  that  breathe,  Jehovah  praise       -  226 

Let  all  men  rejoice,  by  Jesus  restord  205 

Let  earth  and  heaven  agree  ...  37 

Let  eastern  tribes  their  offerings  bring  460 

Let  God  arise,  and  let  his  foes        -         -  392 

Let  him  to  whom  we  now  belong        -  372 

Let  the  redeein'd  eive  thanks          -         -  121 

Let  thousands,  Lord,  be  sent  abroad  -  412 

Let  us  hail  the  joyful  season           -        -  402 

Let  worldly  minis  the  world  pursue    -  236 

Lift  up  your  hearts  to  things  above        -  471 

Lift  your  eyes  of  faith,  and  see  78 

Li^ht  of  life,  seraphic  fire     -  380 

Li?ht  of  the  Gentile  race  ...  387 

Lo  !  God  is  here  !  let  us  adore       -        -  458 

Lo  I  he  comes  with  clouds  descending  69 

Lord,  dismiss  us  with  thy  blessing          -  513 

Lord,  from  th'  oppressive  power  of  sin  173 

Lord,  I  believe  a  rest  remain-:         -         -  383 

Lord  Jesus,  Friend  of  sinners,  hear   -  172 

Lord  Jeans,  let  thy  pitying  eye        -        -  177 

Lord  Jesus,  thou  hast  bid  us  pray       -  99 

Lord  of  the  worlds  above      -  447 

Lord,  that  I  may  learn  of  thee  -        -  290 

Lord,  who  can  in  thy  presence  stand      -  526 

Loud  let  the  tuneful  trumpets  sound  -  249 

Love  divine,  all  love  excelling       -        -  368 

Lovers  of  pleasure  more  than  God      -  39 

Moses,  the  man  of  meek  report     -         -  466 

Most  holy  Lord,  we  bless  thy  name    -  415 


INDEX. 

Hymn. 

My  brethren  in  the  Lord       -        -        -  347 

My  God,  I  am  thine  -        -        -        -  201 

My  God,  my  God,  to  thee  I  cry      -        -  179 

My  God,  the  spring  of  all  my  joys      -  206 

My  life's  a  shade,  my  days     ...  485 

My  Saviour  left  the  realms  above       -  499 

My  soul,  thro'  my  Redeemer's  care        -  238 

My  soul,  with  sacred  joy  survey         -  395 

My  sufferings  all,  to  thee  are  known      -  153 

No  foot  of  land  do  I  possess  72 

No,  Lord,  it  cannot  shorten'd  be    -         -  319 

No  one  is  like  Jeshurun's  God    -  5 

Nor  exile  I,  nor  prison  fear  22 

Now  begin  the  heavenly  theme  -        -  251 

Now  I  have  found  the  ground  wherein  .  185 

Now  in  the  power  of  God  I  rise          -  385 

Now,  Jesus,  in  our  midst  appear    -        -  420 

Now  Jesus,  makes  his  gospel  known  -  401 

Now  let  our  eyes  by  faith  survey    -         -  29 

Now  let  us  cease  from  mourning          -  399 

Now  let  us  raise  a  joyful  song        -         -  229 

Now,  Lord,  behold,  we  bring  to  thee  424 

Now,  Lord,  I  ask  thy  Spirit's  aid  -         -  315 

Now,  Lord,  I  on  thy  truth  depend       -  371 

Now,  Lord,  maintain  thy  sovereign         -  480 

Now,  Lord,  the  power  of  sin  control  -  510 

Now,  Lord,  thy  blessing  we  implore       -  495 

Now,  Lord,  thy  chosen  heralds  bless  -  110 

Now,  Lord,  to  whom  for  help  I  call        -  131 

Now,  Lord,  we  fall  before  thy  face    -  444 

Now,  Lord,  we  in  thy  house  appear       -  518 

Now,  O  my  soul,  arise  and  shine        -  310 

O  come  and  dwell  in  me                          -  352 

O  disclose  thy  lovely  face  -        -        -  152 

O  Father,  hear  our  prayer    -  407 

O  for  a  heart  to  praise  my  God  -        -  324 

O  for  a  shout  of  sacred  joy    -  244 

O  for  a  thousand  tongues  to  sing        -  7 

O  for  that  tenderness  of  heart        -        -  161 

O  glorious  hope  of  perfect  love  -        -  358 

O  God  !  our  help  in  ages  past  43 


INDEX. 

Hymn. 

0  heavenly  Zion,  rise  and  shine         -  iy3 

0  how  shall  i  true  wis  Join  lini      -         -  277 

0  Israel,  ble:-t  beyond  compare  24 

O  Jesus,  lei  me  bless  thy  name       -         -  143 

O  Jesus,  let  thy  dying  cry           -         -  322 

O  joyful  sound  of  gospel  grace       -         -  359 

O  let  the  prisoners'  mournful  cries      -  376 

O  let  us  never  cease  to  praj           -        -  269 

O  Love  divine,  how  sweet  thou  art     -  145 

0  Love  divine,  what  hast  thou  done       -  32 

0  may  the  Holy  and  the  High     -         -  419 

()  may  the  Lord  his  grace  impart  -         -  345 

0  may  thy  powerful  Wur  1          -         -  253 

0  might  my  lot  be  cast  with  these          -  334 

0  righteous  Father,  Lord  of  all          -  456 

0  that  I  could  my  Lord  receive      -        -  123 

0  that  in  me  the  sacred  fire         -         -  346 

O  that  my  load  of  sin  were  gone    -        -  341 

0  that  thou  wouli'st  the  heavens  rent  135 

0  thou  that  hear'st  when  sinners  cry      -  494 

O  thou  to  whose  all  searching  sight    -  321 

O  thou,  who  earnest  from  above     -         -  311 

.0  thou,  who  hast  our  sorrows  borne  -  120 

O  thou  who  reign' st  above    -  448 

0  thou,  who  reign'st  above  the  skies  506 

O  thou,  whose  gzandeur  fills  the  skies   -  452 

0  'tis  enough,  my  God,  my  God          -  167 

O  what  hath  Jesus  bought  for  me  -        -  224 

O  what  shall  I  do  my  Saviour  to  praise  194 

0  wond'rons  power  of  faithful  prayer    -  287 

0  ye  heralJs  of  the  Lord   -        -    '    -  398 

O'er  the  gloomy  hills  of  darkness          -  416 

Oh  !  for  a  closer  walk  with  God         -  164 

Oh  !  why  did  I  my  Saviour  leave  -        -  180 

Old  Jacob  banished  all  his  fears           -  199 

On  all  the  earth  thy  Spirit  show'r  -        -  374 

One  thing,  0  Lord,  do  I  require          -  455 

Our  conquering  Lord  haih  prosper'd      -  212 

Our  parent,  Noah,  was  upright  -        -  192 

Pass  a  few  swiftly  fleeting  years    - 

Patent  th'  appointed  race  to  run 

Peace,  doubting  heart !  my  God's  I  am  259 


INDEX. 

Hymn 

Physician  of  my  sin  sick-soul        -        -  130  * 

Pierce,  fill  me  with  an  humble  fear    -  302 

Pity  the  day  of  feeble  things         -        -  377 

Plung'd  in  a  gulf  of  dark  despair       -  483 

Praise  the  Lord,  ye  sons  of  men   -        -  478 

Praise  ye  the  Lord  !  'tis  good  to  raise  218 

Pray  without  ceasing,  pray  -  522 

Prisoner  of  hope,  to  thee  I  turn         -  142 

Pris'ners  of  hope,  arise         ...  370 

Pris'ners  of  hope,  lift  up  your  heads  -  363 

Rejoice  for  a  brother  deceas'd      -        -  51 

Repentance,  gracious  Lord,  impart    -  163 

Saviour,  I  now  with  shame  confess       -  175 

Saul,  by  the  rulers  sent      ...  343 

See  how  great  a  flame  aspires        -        -  211 

See  in  the  mountain  of  the  Lord        -  410 

See,  sinners,  in  the  gospel  glass    -  34 

See  where  the  bleeding  .Saviour  stands  150 

Servant  of  all,  to  toil  for  man        -         -  308 

Shall  1,  for  fear  of  feeble  man   -        -  267 

Shepherd  divine,  our  wants  relieve         -  286 

Shepherd  of  souls,  with  pitying  eye   -  83 

Shine  on  our  souls,  eternal  God     -      '  -  106 

Shrinking  from  the  cold  hand  of  death  47 

Silence,  ye  unbelieving  fears          -        -  151 

Since  thou  hast  bid  me  come  to  thee  -  260 

Sinners,  believe  the  gospel  word  -        -  35 

Sinners,  obey  the  gospel  word    -  15 

Sinners,  turn,  why  will  ye  die         -        -  12 

Soldiers  of  Christ",  arise"  520 

Spirit  of  Faith,  come  down  -        -   •     .  86 

Spirit  of  holiness  and  love  87 

Sprinkle  our  hearts,  O  Lord,  this  hour  421 

Stay,  thou  insulted  Spirit,  stay  -         -  157 

Still,  for  thy  loving  kindness,  Lord         -  91 

Still,  Lord,  I  languish  for  thy  grace    -  144 

Supply,  O  Lord,  our  children's  wants     -  470 

Talk  with  us,  Lord,  thyself  reveal  -  207 

^errible  thought !  shall!  alone  81 

■Tnai  great  mysterious  Deity      -        -  317 


INDEX. 

Hymn. 

We  thy  last  supper  can't  forget      -        -  429 

Weary  of  wandering  from  my  God    -  181 

Weary  souls  that  wander  wide  25 

Welcome,  O  Saviour,  to  my  heart       -  118 

What  sinners  value,  I  resign          -         -  234 

What  tho'  my  shrinking  flesh  complain  138 

What  various  hindrances  we  meet          -  111 

When  all  thy  mercies,  O  my  God       -  222 

When  God  came  down  on  Sinai  9 

When  God  look'd  down  from  heaven  282 

When,  gracious  Lord,  when  shall  it  be  -  159 

When  Hannah,  press'd  with  grief      -  102 

When  I  can  read  my  title  clear     -         -  76 

When  in  the  slippery  paths  of  youth  -  223 

When  Israel  out  of  Egypt  came    -         -  216 

When  Jesus  Christ  resign'd  his  breath  477 

When  Jesus  makes  my  heart  his  home  -  342 

When  Moses  stretched  forth  his  rod  -  339 

When  quiet  in  my  house  I  sit        -         -  312 

When  shall  I  quit  this  vale  of  woe    -  482 

When  shall  thy  love  constrain        -        -  134 

When  the  last  trumpet  shakes    -        -  511 

When  trials  scatter,  Lord,  thy  sheep      -  279 

Where  shall  my  wond'ring  soul  begin  33 

Wherewith,  O  Lord,  shall  I  draw  near  124 

While  dead  in  trespasses  I  lie    -         -  132 

While  passing  thro'  this  dreary  vale      -  280 

While  passing  thro'  this  vale  of  woe  299 

While  thro'  the  wilderness  we  go           -  516 

While  waiting  at  the  throne  of  grace  80 

Who  are  these  array'd  in  white  79 

Who  hath  despised  or  contemn'd        -  529 

Who  is  this  great  gigantic  foe         -         -  384 

Why  do  I  wander  from  my  God           -  82 

Why  do  the  creatures  gain  my  heart       -  174 

With  glorious  clouds  encompass'd  round  126 

With  humble  boldness  we  draw  nigh  188 

Without  thy  aid,  Almighty  God     -         -  295 

Woe  to  the  men  on  earth  who  dwell  -  65 

Would  Jesus  have  the  sinner  die  36 

Ye  faithful  souls,  who  Jesus  know     -  379 

Ye  happy  souls,  whose  peaceful  minds  -  168 


INDEX. 

ftymn 

Ye  ransom'd  sinners,  hear 

Ye  servants  of  the  great  1  AM     - 

Ye  servants  of  the  Lord,  rejoice         -  o 

Ye  sinners,  now  begin  to  pray       -  -       31 

Ye  sleeping  souls,  arise     -         -         -  o90 

Ye  that  have  here  received    -         -  M 

Ye  virgin  souls,  arise        ...  6'/ 

You  all  are  invited  with  Christ      -  -    335 

Zaccheus  climb'd  the  tree         -        -  158 


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